[HIGHLIGHTS] The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games is scheduled for 19:30 on July 26

The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games is scheduled for 19:30 on July 26. The athletes took a cruise ship from east to west from the Austerlitz Bridge and sailed 6 kilometers to the Trocadéro Square on the other side of the Eiffel Tower.

There will be art performances along the way and 12 paintings showcasing the cultural heritage of Paris and France. About 180 ships will participate in the opening ceremony, 94 of which will be used to carry athletes.