Spectators leave opening ceremony early amid heavy rainfall

(26 Jul 2024)
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Paris, France – 26 July 2024
1. Various of spectators leaving
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Ildi Silva, visiting Paris from New York:
"The weather didn’t work, right? It didn’t help. It’s such a beautiful setup. I love the experience anyway, I came I went to see it and I have a great experience, besides the rain."
3. Spectators leaving
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Vittoria Zanini, Italian living in Paris:
"We enjoyed but of course it would be better without the rain but the mood is amazing. Everyone is here to support the team so it’s incredible."
5. Various of spectators leaving
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Juan Felipe, Colombian works in Paris:
"Unfortunately the rain didn’t let us to enjoy it. I think the country has something planned but unfortunately the weather didn’t contribute to it."
7. Various of spectators leaving
8. Close of rain falling on puddle

STORYLINE:
Spectators at the Paris Olympic opening ceremony have left early due to heavy rain.

The activities which are taking place along the Seine which runs through the French capital were hampered by torrential rain throughout the evening.

Juan Felipe, A Colombian working in Paris, said: "Unfortunately the rain didn’t let us to enjoy it. I think the country has something planned but unfortunately the weather didn’t contribute to it."

Others said they still enjoyed the spectacle despite the downpour.

"I loved the experience anyway, I came I went to see it and I have a great experience, besides the rain," said Ildi Silva, who was visiting from the USA.

AP Video shot by Tian Macleod Ji

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