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Following performances by Lady Gaga and other European singers, Dion closed the ceremony with a memorable finale.

India’s action-packed Saturday begins with Balraj Panwar competing in the single sculls heats of rowing at 12:30 PM.

For the first time in Olympic Summer Games history, the Opening Ceremony was held in the heart of the city along the Seine River, rather than in a stadium.

The event began with Greek representatives leading athletes from nearly 200 countries in the Parade of Nations on riverboats.

Sindhu and Sharath led a 117-member Indian contingent, with 78 participating in the Opening Ceremony in Paris on Friday, as India aimed to surpass their best-ever performance of seven medals from the previous Tokyo Games.

The event began with Greek representatives leading athletes from nearly 200 countries in the Parade of Nations on boats along the river.

Sharath Kamal, set for his record fifth Olympics, was chosen as India's flagbearer in March, with Sindhu named female flagbearer earlier this month.

The singer is rumored to perform at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, reports Variety.