The opening ceremony of the Games took place in the center of Paris. It was decided to hold the ceremony not in the stadium, but on the Seine. Athletes from different countries sailed in delegations along the Seine on boats.
IOC declares exclusion of Russian athletes on the basis of their nationality unacceptable
Recall that Russian athletes were allowed to compete in neutral status. But many Russians refused to go to the Games. As a result, only 15 athletes will represent Russia at the Olympics.
Source: Sport
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