In front of a group of more than 300, 000, there was no lack of sun strength during the four-hour-long party, including Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and United States flag-bearer Lebron James.
Sprinting wife Shanti Pereira and sailor Ryan Lo, both of whom carried the nation’s flag, led Team Singapore’s 29 players and leaders.
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With weather forecast for the night, there were fears that the wind was undermine proceedings.
France’s high-speed road community was hit by fire assaults on Friday, just days before the ceremony’s opening ceremony, that further complicates matters.
However, the gloomy air and moisture seats did not lessen the mood as the French tricolour’s smoke poured over the Pont d’Austerlitz to start the proceedings.