French President Macron declares Paris Olympics open

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach (front row, 3rd from left) and French President Emmanuel Macron (front row, 4th from left) attend the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games on July 26, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

French President Emmanuel Macron officially opened the Paris Olympic Games on Friday.

The 2024 Olympics marks the third time that Paris has hosted the Summer Games. The first was in 1900 and the last was a century ago in 1924.