French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris, with the Olympic flame being ignited at the end of an extensive relay by athlete Marie-José Perec and judoka Teddy Riner, who then lifted the flame into the sky with a balloon. The ceremony, lasting over four hours, concluded with a performance by Celine Dion among many other musical acts, creating an extravagant and innovative evening that is regarded as one of the most magnificent in the city's history.
Following the formal proceedings, the Olympic flag was raised, and speeches were delivered by Tony Estanget and Thomas Bach....
