Top Celebrities to Watch at the Paris Olympics 2024: Who’s Attending the Opening Ceremony?

The 2024 Summer Olympics are poised to commence with a grand spectacle today, marking a century since Paris last hosted the Games. The Seine River will serve as a picturesque backdrop for the opening ceremony, with the entire city of Paris immersed in palpable excitement as it prepares to welcome athletes and spectators from around the globe. This year’s Olympic mascot has become a ubiquitous presence throughout the city, further enhancing the festive atmosphere.

A Star-Studded Affair

@AlwaysRamCharan , along with his legendary father, Chiranjeevi. and family, has been spotted in London ahead of their anticipated trip to Paris for the 2024 Olympics. The celebrated actor and his family are set to show their support for the Indian athletes! #RamCharanInLondon pic.twitter.com/7n716DEG3k

— Urban Asian (@UrbanAsian) July 24, 2024

The Games officially begin today, 26 July, and will continue until 11 August. The inaugural event promises to be a magnificent occasion, featuring a parade of athletes from the participating nations, as well as an array of distinguished celebrities who are expected to grace the ceremony with their presence.

Indian cinema icon Chiranjeevi is among the prominent figures confirmed to attend the ceremony. The esteemed actor has already arrived in Paris and was recently spotted relishing the charms of the city with his family. Chiranjeevi was seen enjoying leisurely moments alongside his wife, son Ram Charan, daughter-in-law Upasana Konidela, and granddaughter Klin Kaara. The actor shared these moments on his official social media account, captioning the images with, “Relishing a serene moment with family and the grand little one Klin Kaara at Hyde Park London, en route our journey to Paris tomorrow! Summer Olympics 24 Inaugural Event Beckons (sic).” The photos, taken at Hyde Park in London, reflect a heartwarming prelude to their arrival in Paris for the opening ceremony.

High-Profile Attendees

Roughly 10,500 athletic superstars are at Paris 2024 — but celebrities too.Snoop Dog to take part carrying the Olympic torch in its final stages before the Opening Ceremony, where Céline Dion may sing.Snoop Dog will also be an analyst in the U.S. coverage on NBC Sports. pic.twitter.com/zpdAziKejX

— Ben Steiner (@BenSteiner00) July 23, 2024

In addition to Chiranjeevi, other high-profile celebrities expected to attend include Priyanka Chopra, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Kevin Hart, and Snoop Dogg. There is even speculation that Snoop Dogg might have the honour of carrying the Olympic torch for this year’s Games.

Indian Contingent and Viewing Options

🇮🇳💪 𝟭𝟭𝟳 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝟭𝟲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 & 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠! Follow @sportwalkmedia for extensive coverage of the Paris Olympics, as we document the journey of our Indian athletes.🙌 Here's wishing all our athletes a successful campaign ahead at #Paris2024… pic.twitter.com/FXlNDp9FjC

— India at Paris 2024 Olympics (@sportwalkmedia) July 24, 2024

Regarding the Indian contingent, this year’s delegation comprises 117 athletes, including 47 women and 70 men. Leading the contingent are Shamath Kamal and PV Sindhu. For viewers in India eager to witness the opening ceremony and subsequent events, the games will be available for free on the OTT platform JioCinema, providing an opportunity to enjoy the Olympic excitement from the comfort of home.

- PTC PUNJABI