Athletes and officials from each participating team marched into the Jardins du Trocadéro preceded by their flag and placard bearer.Other teams sailed in alphabetical order in the language of the host country (French), according to tradition and IOC guidelines.This is the first Olympics where the delegations of the Czech Republic and Turkey were introduced under the names Czechia (Tchéquie) and Türkiye respectively.In July 2023, the IOC stated that while Russia and Belarus would not be formally invited, their athletes would be allowed to compete as neutrals in a similar manner to Wimbledon after it reversed its ban of Russians and Belarusians that year.This was confirmed by the IOC in December 2023, with Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete as neutrals without anthems or flags for the upcoming Games.
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United States Olympic team
waves to onlookers during the opening ceremonies as its boat cruises along the River Seine.