The Olympic Games are underway in Paris, which saw a unique citywide opening ceremony. Instead of staging it in a Stadium, the organizers used iconic landmarks along the river Seine to kick off the games. 

Joining the discussion: 

• Mariana Mello is a Sports Planning and Performance Manager from Brazilian Olympic Committee.
• Dan Williams is a CGTN Correspondent. 
• Mike Bako is a Sports Editor at DailyNational.com. 
• Paul Dong is Co-founder and Sports Industry Observer at Ei Asia Limited.

"Let us celebrate this Olympic spirit of living life in peace, as the one and only humankind, united in all our diversity."

-Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee#Paris2024 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/wLdjC72X3R

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony is underway as boats carrying athletes from different countries and regions move along the River Seine. China has sent a 716-member delegation with 405 athletes, including 42 Olympic champions. #Olympics #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/aUO3B1LPf3

— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) July 26, 2024