Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s Defense Minister and President-elect, was present at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, which took place on the Seine River in Paris on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 7:30 PM local time. Despite the rain, Prabowo wore a transparent raincoat and stood to wave and cheer on the Indonesian contingent as they passed by during the parade of participating nations.
The Indonesian contingent, consisting of fourteen athletes including Chef de Mission Anindya Bakrie, flag bearer Maryam March Maharani, cyclist Bernard Benjamin van Aert, and swimmers Azzahra Permatahani and Joe Aditya, looked sporty and elegant in outfits designed by Didit Hediprasetyo. These outfits were inspired by the story of Raden Saleh and featured red and white hues along with Javanese blangkon.
The unique aspect of the Paris 2024 opening ceremony was that it was held outside the main stadium, with athletes parading along the Seine River on 85 boats. The parade showcased various landmarks of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.
The Olympic events are scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
