Celine Dion reflects on taking stage at Paris Olympics opening ceremony: 'So happy’

Celine Dion Reflecting after her powerful return to the stage Paris Olympics He shared his feelings after Friday’s opening ceremony, which marked his first live performance since announcing his difficult-person syndrome diagnosis in December 2022.

„I’m honored to be performing tonight for the opening ceremony of Paris 2024 and so happy to be back in one of my favorite cities!” Dion wrote After a performance of Edith Piaf’s „Himne à l’Amour,” it concluded with a grand ceremony at the Eiffel Tower.

Dion took time to recognize the athletes of the Olympics.

„Most of all, I’m so excited to celebrate these amazing athletes, with all their stories of sacrifice and determination, pain and perseverance,” Dion wrote. „You’ve all been so focused on your dreams, and whether you take home a medal or not, I’m sure being here makes it come true for you!”

During Friday’s opening ceremony, Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura and others performed on the world stage along the Seine River, showcasing athletes from more than 200 countries competing in the Olympic Games.

„You should all be so proud, we know how hard you’ve worked to be the best of the best. Stay focused, keep going, my heart goes out to you!” Dion wrote.

Dion opened up earlier Vogue France About the possibility of returning to the stage.

„For four years I’ve been telling myself I’m not going back, I’m ready, I’m not ready… The way things are, I can’t stand here and say to you: 'Yes, in four months.’ I don’t know… my body will tell me,” she said in an interview published in April.

„On the other hand, I don’t want to wait. It’s morally difficult to live from day to day,” she continued. „It’s hard, I’m working really hard, tomorrow will be even harder. Tomorrow is another day. But there’s one thing that never stops, that’s desire. That’s desire. That’s dream. That’s determination.”