2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony: order and flag bearers by country

LeBron James and Coco Gauff will be Team USA’s flag bearers during the Parade of Nations at today’s Paris 2024 opening ceremony, as the curtain is officially raised on the 33rd Summer Olympics.

Gauff “in shock” over selection as US flag bearer

Tennis star Gauff, who will be making her Olympics debut in the women’s singles and doubles, was confirmed as the Americans’ female flag bearer on Wednesday. “I wanted to cry when I found out but my whole team was there, so I went in the corner and did it,” Gauff told the Paris 2024 official website. “I truly am in shock and I don’t take it for granted and I’m going to try to take it all in and I know this will be a memory I will remember for the rest of my life.”

NBA legend James, who is a two-time gold-medal winner with the men’s basketball team, was announced as the male flag bearer on Monday. “For a kid from Akron, this responsibility means everything to not only myself, but to my family, all the kids in my hometown, my teammates, fellow Olympians and so many people across the country with big aspirations,” the 39-year-old said in a press release issued by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

In a Summer Olympics first, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium. Instead, athletes will parade in boats along the river Seine, following a six-kilometre route that will take in many of the French capital’s major landmarks, before the opening ceremony reaches its climax at the Jardins du Trocadéro. Céline Dion and Lady Gaga are among the musicians who will be performing at the event.

Where will USA be in Paris 2024 parade?

As host nation of the next Summer Olympics, which are to be held in Los Angeles in four years’ time, the USA will be the second-last team to take to the Seine for the parade. They will be followed by France, as Olympic tradition dictates that the current hosts be the last to go out. Australia will be third-last, given that Brisbane is to stage the Games after LA. As the birthplace of the Olympics, Greece will lead the parade, with the Refugee Olympic Team coming out second.

All other countries will join the parade in the order that their French-language name falls in the alphabet. Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete at Paris 2024 as neutrals, but will not take part in the opening ceremony.

Olympics opening ceremony: order and flag bearers by country

1. Greece: Giannis Antetokounmpo (basketball), Antigoni Drisbioti (athletics)

2. Refugee Olympic Team: Yahya Al Ghotany (taekwondo), Cindy Ngamba (boxing)

3. Afghanistan: Sha Mahmood Noor Zahi (athletics), Fariba Hashimi (cycling road)

4. South Africa: Akani Simbine (athletics), Caitlin Rooskrantz (gymnastics)

5. Albania: Zelimkhan Abakarov (wrestling), Kaltra Meca (swimming)

6. Algeria: Yasser Triki (athletics), Amina Belhadi (judo)

7. Germany: Dennis Schröder (basketball), Anna-Maria Wagner (judo)

8. Andorra: Nahuel Carabaña (athletics), Mònica Dòria (canoeing)

9. Angola: Edmilson Pedro (judo), Azenaide Carlos (handball)

10. Antigua and Barbuda: Cejhae Greene (athletics), Joella Lloyd, (athletics)

11. Saudi Arabia: Ramzy Al-Duhami (equestrian), Donia Abu Talib (taekwondo)

12. Argentina: Luciano De Cecco (volleyball), Rocío Sánchez Moccia (hockey)

13. Armenia: Davit Chaloyan (boxing), Varsenik Manucharyan (swimming)

14. Aruba: Mikel Schreuders (swimming), Chloë Farro (swimming)

15. Austria: Felix Oschmautz (canoeing),Michaela Polleres (judo)

16. Azerbaijan: Mahammad Abdullayev (boxing), Gultaj Mammadaliyeva (judo)

17. Bahamas: Steven Gardiner (athletics), Devynne Charlton (athletics)

18. Bahrain: Saud Ghali (swimming), Amani Al-Obaidli (swimming)

19. Bangladesh: Sagor Islam (archery), Sonia Kahtun (swimming)

20. Barbados: Jack Kirby (swimming), Sada Williams (athletics)

21. Belgium: Jérôme Guéry (equestrian), Emma Meesseman (basketball)

22. Belize: Shaun Gill (athletics)

23. Benin: Valentin Houinato (judo), Noélie Yarigo (athletics)

24. Bermuda: Jah-Nhai Perinchief (athletics), Adriana Penruddocke (sailing)

25. Bhutan: Sangay Tenzin (swimming), Kinzang Lahmo (athletics)

26. Bolivia: Héctor Garibay (athletics), María José Ribera (swimming)

27. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mesud Pezer (athletics), Larisa Cerić (judo)

28. Botswana: Letsile Tebogo (athletics), Maxine Egner (swimming)

29. Brazil: Isaquias Queiroz (canoeing), Raquel Kochhann (rugby sevens)

30. Brunei: Zeke Chan (swimming), Hayley Wong (swimming)

31. Bulgaria: Lyubomir Epitropov (swimming), Stanimira Petrova (boxing)

32. Burkina Faso: Hugues Fabrice Zango (athletics)

33. Burundi: Belly-Cresus Ganira (swimming), Ange Ciella Niragira (judo)

34. Cayman Islands: Jordan Crooks (swimming), Charlotte Webster (sailing)

35. Cambodia: Chhun Bunthorn (athletics)

36. Cameroon: Richelle Anita Soppi Mbella (judo)

37. Canada: Andre De Grasse (athletics), Maude Charron (weightlifting)

38. Cape Verde: Daniel Varela de Pina (boxing), Djamila Silva (judo)

39. Central African Republic: Terence Tengue (swimming), Nadia Matchiko Guimendego (judo)

40. Chile: Nicolás Jarry (tennis), Antonia Abraham (rowing)

41. China: Ma Long (table tennis), Feng Yu (synchronised swimming)

42. Cyprus: Milan Trajkovic (athletics), Elena Kulichenko (athletics)

43. Colombia: Kevin Quintero (cycling), Flor Ruiz (Athletics)

44. Comoros: Hachim Maaroufou (athletics), Maesha Saadi (swimming)

45. Republic of the Congo: Natacha Ngoye Akamabi (athletics)

46. Democratic Republic of the Congo: Freddy Mayala (swimming), Arnold Daso Kisoka (judo)

47. Cook Islands: Alex Beddoes (athletics), Lanihei Connolly (swimming)

48. South Korea: Woo Sang-hyeok (athletics), Kim Seo-yeong (swimming)

49. Costa Rica: Gerald Drummond (athletics), Milagro Mena (cycling road)

50. Ivory Coast: Cheick Sallah Cissé (taekwondo), Marie-Josée Ta Lou (athletics)

51. Croatia: Giovanni Cernogoraz (shooting), Barbara Matić (judo)

52. Cuba: Mijaín López (wrestling), Idalys Ortiz (judo)

53. Denmark: Niklas Landin Jacobsen (handball), Anne-Marie Rindom (sailing)

54. Djibouti: Mohamed Ismail (athletics), Samiyah Hassan Nour (athletics)

55. Dominican Republic: Audrys Nin Reyes (artistic gymnastics), Marileidy Paulino (athletics)

56. Dominica: Dennick Luke (athletics), Thea LaFond-Gadson (athletics)

57. Egypt: Ahmed El-Gendy (modern pentathlon), Sara Ahmed (weightlifting)

58. El Salvador: Uriel Canjura (badminton), Celina Márquez (swimming)

59. United Arab Emirates: Omar Al Marzouqi (equestrian)

60. Ecuador: Daniel Pintado (athletics), Neisi Dajomes (weightlifting)

61. Eritrea: Biniam Girmay (cycling road), Christina Rach (swimming)

62. Spain: Marcus Cooper Walz (canoeing), Támara Echegoyen (sailing)

63. Estonia: Klen Kristofer Kaljulaid (judo), Reena Pärnat (archery)

64. Eswatini: Chadd Ng Chiu Hing Ning (swimming), Hayley Hoy (swimming)

65. Ethiopia: Misgana Wakuma (athletics), Lina Alemayehu Selo (swimming)

66. Fiji: Viliame Ratulu (sailing), Raijieli Daveua (rugby sevens)

67. Finland: Eetu Kallioinen (shooting), Sinem Kurtbay (sailing)

68. Gabon: Wissy Frank Hoye Yenda Moukoula (athletics), Noelie Annette Lacour (swimming)

69. The Gambia: Faye Njie (judo), Gina Mariam Bass Bittaye (athletics)

70. Georgia: Lasha Talakhadze (weightlifting), Nino Salukvadze (shooting)

71. Ghana: Joseph Paul Amoah (athletics), Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah (athletics)

72. Great Britain: Tom Daley (diving), Helen Glover (rowing)

73. Grenada: Lindon Victor (athletics), Tilly Collymore (swimming)

74. Guam: Joseph Green (athletics), Rckaela Maree Ramos Aquino (wrestling)

75. Guatemala: Kevin Cordón (badminton), Waleska Soto (shooting)

76. Guinea: Naby Keïta (soccer), Fatoumata Sylla (archery)

77. Guinea-Bissau: Diamantino Iuna Fafe (wrestling)

78. Equatorial Guinea: Higinio Ndong Obama (swimming), Sefora Ada Eto (athletics)

79. Guyana: Emmanuel Archibald (athletics), Chelsea Edghill (table tennis)

80. Haiti: Phillipe Abel Metellus (judo), Lynnzee Brown (artistic gymnastics)

81. Honduras: Kevin Mejía (wrestling), Julimar Avila Mancia (swimming)

82. Hong Kong: Cheung Ka Long (fencing), Siobhán Haughey (swimming)

83. Hungary: Krisztián Tóth (judo), Blanka Böde-Bíró (handball)

84. India: Sharath Kamal (table tennis), P. V. Sindhu (badminton)

85. Indonesia: Bernard Benyamin Van Aert (cycling track), Maryam March Maharani (judo)

86. Iran: Mahdi Olfati (artistic gymnastics), Neda Shahsavari (table tennis)

87. Iraq: Ali Ammar Yusur Rubalawi (soccer)

88. Ireland: Shane Lowry (golf), Sarah Lavin (athletics)

89. Iceland: Hákon Svavarsson (shooting), Edda Hannesdóttir (triathlon)

90. Israel: Peter Paltchik (judo), Andrea Murez (swimming)

91. Italy: Gianmarco Tamberi (athletics), Arianna Errigo (fencing)

92. Jamaica: Josh Kirlew (swimming), Shanieka Ricketts (athletics)

93. Japan: Shigeyuki Nakarai (breaking), Misaki Emura (fencing)

94. Jordan: Saleh Al-Sharabaty (taekwondo), Rama Abu Al-Rub (taekwondo)

95. Kazakhstan: Aslanbek Shymbergenov (boxing), Olga Safronova (athletics)

96. Kenya: Ferdinand Omanyala (athletics), Trizah Atuka (volleyball)

97. Kyrgyzstan: Erlan Sherov (judo), Elizaveta Pecherskikh (swimming)

98. Kiribati: Kaimauri Erati (weightlifting), Nera Tiebwa (judo)

99. Kosovo: Nora Gjakova (judo), Akil Gjakova (judo)

100. Kuwait: Yousef Alshamlan (fencing), Soaad Alfaqaan (rowing)

101. Laos: Steven Insixiengmay (swimming), Silina Pha Aphay (athletics)

102. Lesotho: Tebello Ramakongoana (athletics), Michelle Tau (taekwondo)

103. Latvia: Nauris Miezis (3x3 basketball), Tīna Graudiņa (beach volleyball)

104. Lebanon: Simon Doueihy (swimming), Laetitia Aoun (taekwondo)

105. Liberia: Emmanuel Matadi (athletics), Thelma Davies (athletics)

106. Libya: Ahmed Abuzriba (weightlifting), Mek Almukhtar (swimming)

107. Liechtenstein: Romano Puentener (cycling mountain bike)

108. Lithuania: Justina Vanagaitė (equestrian), Rytis Jasiūnas (sailing)

109. Luxembourg: Bob Bertemes (athletics), Ni Xia Lian (table tennis)

110. North Macedonia: Dario Ivanovski (athletics), Miljana Reljikj (taekwondo)

111. Madagascar: Rosina Randafiarison (weightlifting)

112. Malaysia: Bertrand Rhodict Lises (diving), Nur Shazrin Mohd Latif (sailing)

113. Malawi: Filipe Gomes (swimming), Asimenye Simwaka (athletics)

114. Maldives: Ibadulla Adam (athletics), Fathimath Dheema Ali (table tennis)

115. Mali: Alexien Kouma (swimming), Marine Camara (boxing)

116. Malta: Gianluca Chetcuti (shooting), Sasha Gatt (swimming)

117. Morocco: Yessin Rahmouni (equestrian), Ines Laklalech (golf)

118. Marshall Islands: William Reed (athletics), Mathlynn Sasser (weightlifting)

119. Mauritius: Jean Gael Laurent L’Entete (triathlon), Aurelie Halbwachs (cycling road/cycling mountain bike)

120. Mauritania: Camil Doua (swimming), Salam Bouha Ahamdy (athletics)

121. Mexico: Emiliano Hernández (modern pentathlon), Alejandra Orozco (diving)

122. Federated States of Micronesia: Tasi Limtiaco (swimming), Kestra Kihleng (swimming)

123. Moldova: Dan Olaru (archery), lexandra Mîrca (archery)

124. Monaco: Théo Druenne (swimming), Lisa Pou (swimming)

125. Mongolia: Bat-Ochiryn Ser-Od (athletics), Oyuntsetseg Yesügen (boxing)

126. Montenegro: Milivoj Dukić (sailing), Danka Kovinić (tennis)

127. Mozambique: Matthew Lawrence (sailing), Alcinda Panguana (boxing)

128. Myanmar: Phone Pyae Han (swimming), Thuzar Thet Htar (badminton)

129. Namibia: Alexander Miller (cycling mountain bike), Vera Looser (cycling road)

130. Nauru: Winzar Kakiouea (athletics)

131. Nepal: Santu Shrestha (table tennis), Manita Shrestha Pradhan (judo)

132. Nicaragua: Gerald Hernández (swimming), Izayana Marenco (judo)

133. Niger: Abdoul Issoufou (taekwondo), Samira Awali Boubacar (athletics)

134. Nigeria: Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori (badminton), Tobi Amusan (athletics)

135. Norway: Christian Sørum (beach volleyball), Katrine Lunde (handball)

136. New Zealand: Aaron Gate (cycling track), Jo Aleh (sailing)

137. Oman: Ali Anwar Ali Al Balushi (athletics), Mazoon Al Alawi (athletics)

138. Uganda: Charles Kagimu (cycling road), Gloria Muzito (swimming)

139. Uzbekistan: Abdumalik Khalokov (boxing), Zaynab Dayibekova (fencing)

140. Pakistan: Arshad Nadeem (athletics), Jehanara Nabi (swimming)

141. Palau: Jion Hosei (swimming), Sydney Fransisco (athletics)

142. Palestine: Wasim Abusal (boxing), Valerie Rose Tarazi (swimming)

143. Panama: Franklin Archibold (cycling road), Hillary Heron (artistic gymnastics)

144. Papua New Guinea: Gibson Mara (taekwondo), Georgia-Leigh Vele (swimming)

145. Paraguay: Fabrizio Zanotti (golf), Alejandra Alonso (rowing)

146. Netherlands: Worthy de Jong (3x3 basketball), Lois Abbingh (handball)

147. Peru: Juan Postigos (judo), María Luisa Doig (fencing)

148. Philippines: Carlo Paalam (boxing), Nesthy Petecio (boxing)

149. Poland: Przemysław Zamojski (3x3 basketball), Anita Włodarczyk (athletics)

150. Puerto Rico: Sebastian Rivera (wrestling), Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (athletics)

151. Portugal: Fernando Pimenta (canoeing), Ana Cabecinha (athletics)

152. Qatar: Mutaz Essa Barshim (athletics), Shahad Mohamed (athletics)

153. North Korea: Yong Myong Im (diving), Song Hui Mun (judo)

154. Romania: Marius Cozmiuc (rowing), Ionela Cozmiuc (rowing)

155. Rwanda: Eric Manizabayo (cycling road), Clementine Mukandanga (athletics)

156. Saint Kitts and Nevis: Naquille Harris (athletics), Zahria Allers-Liburd (athletics)

157. Saint Lucia: Michael Joseph (athletics)

158. San Marino: Loris Bianchi (swimming), Alessandra Gasparelli (athletics)

159. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Alex Joachim (swimming), Shafiqua Maloney (athletics)

160. Solomon Islands: Isabella Millar (swimming)

161. Samoa: Don Opeloge (weightlifting), Iuniarra Sipaia (weightlifting)

162. American Samoa: Micah Masei (swimming), Filomenaleonisa Iakopo (athletics)

163. Sao Tome and Principe: Roldeney De Oliveira (judo), Gorete Semedo (athletics)

164. Senegal: Louis François Mendy (athletics), Combe Seck (canoeing)

165. Serbia: Dušan Mandić (water polo), Maja Ognjenović (volleyball)

166. Seychelles: Dylan Sicobo (athletics), Khema Elizabeth (swimming)

167. Sierra Leone: Joshua Wyse (swimming), Mariama Koroma (judo)

168. Singapore: Ryan Lo (sailing), Shanti Pereira (athletics)

169. Slovakia: Jakub Grigar (canoeing), Zuzana Paňková (canoeing)

170. Slovenia: Benjamin Savšek (canoeing), Ana Gros (handball)

171. Somalia: Ali Idow Hassan (athletics)

172. Sudan: Abdalla Ahmed (rowing), Rana Saadeldin (swimming)

173. South Sudan: Kuany Kuany (basketball), Lucia Moris (athletics)

174. Sri Lanka: Viren Nettasinghe (badminton), Dilhani Lekamge (athletics)

175. Sweden: Peder Fredricson (equestrian), Josefin Olsson (sailing)

176. Switzerland: Nino Schurter (cycling mountain bike); Nina Christen (shooting)

177. Suriname: Irvin Hoost (swimming), Kaelyn Ciara Suryanti Djoparto (swimming)

178. Syria: Amre Hamcho (equestrian), Alisar Youssef (athletics)

179. Tajikistan: Temur Rakhimov (judo), Mijgona Samadova (boxing)

180. Chinese Taipei: Sun Chen (breaking), Tai Tzu-ying (badminton)

181. Tanzania: Andrew Thomas Mlugu (judo), Sophia Latiff (swimming)

182. Chad: Israel Madaye (archery), Demos Memneloum (judo)

183. Czech Republic: Lukáš Krpálek (judo), Marie Horáčková (archery)

184. Thailand: Puripol Boonson (atheltics), Vareeraya Sukasem (skateboarding)

185. East Timor: Jolanio Guterres (swimming), Ana Da Costa Da Silva Pinto (taekwondo)

186. Togo: Eloi Adjavon (triathlon), Naomi Akakpo (athletics)

187. Tonga: Maleselo Fukofuka (athletics), Noelani Malia Day (swimming)

188. Trinidad and Tobago: Dylan Carter (swimming), Michelle-Lee Ahye (athletics)

189. Tunisia: Salim Jemai (canoeing), Khadija Krimi (rowing)

190. Turkmenistan: Serdar Rahimov (judo), Maysa Pardayeva (judo)

191. Turkey: Mete Gazoz (archery), Busenaz Sürmeneli (boxing)

192. Tuvalu: Karalo Maibuca (atheltics), Temalin Manatoa (athletics)

193. Ukraine: Mykhailo Romanchuk (swimming), Elina Svitolina (tennis)

194. Uruguay: Emiliano Lasa (athletics), María Sara Grippoli (taekwondo)

195. Vanuatu: Hugo Cumbo (judo), Priscilla Tommy (table tennis)

196. Venezuela: Julio Mayora (weightlifting), Yulimar Rojas (athletics)

197. British Virgin Islands: Thad Lettsome (sailing), Adaejah Hodge (athletics)

198. Virgin Islands: Kruz Schembri (fencing), Natalia Kuipers (swimming)

199. Vietnam: Lê Đức Phát (badminton), Nguyễn Thị Thật (cycling road)

200. Yemen: Samer Al-Yafaee (athletics)

201. Zambia: Muzala Samukonga (athletics), Margaret Tembo (boxing)

202. Zimbabwe: Makanakaishe Charamba (athletics), Paige Van der Westhuizen (swimming)

203. Australia: Eddie Ockenden (hockey), Jessica Fox (canoeing)

204. United States: LeBron James (basketball), Coco Gauff (tennis)

205. France: Florent Manaudou (swimming), Mélina Robert-Michon (athletics)

When is the Paris 2024 opening ceremony?

The Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony is to take place today, Friday July 26, 2024. It’s scheduled to start at 1:30pm ET/10:30am PT.

Viewers in the US will be able to watch the event on NBC, Telemundo and Peacock.

English-language coverage will begin on NBC and Peacock at 12 noon ET/9am PT, while Telemundo’s Spanish-language broadcast will get going at 1pm ET/10am PT.