They were each handed a torch in the Jardin des Tuileries after several top sporting names, including French soccer great Zinedine Zidane, Spain's 14-times French Open tennis champion Rafael Nadal, American 23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams and Romanian gymnastics great Nadia Comaneci.
France live up to expectations with best medal haul in over a century at Paris Games
The 35-year-old is judo's most decorated athlete at the Olympics with six medals.
However, the 6,000-odd athletes, 3,000 performers, 300,000 spectators and dozens of world leaders had to endure heavy rain for much of the event.
France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.
The CNOSF said it was filing a complaint to the police against the unknown perpetrators.
France's Teddy Riner (right) challenges Guatemala's Darrel Castillo in their +100 kg preliminary round at the Paris International Grand Slam judo tournament.
Images for Sunday's closing ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics.
The Scot said the last few months had been difficult and he had had some problems with his elbow early in the year.
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