The Olympic Games Paris 2024 beach volleyball session was jam-packed throughout the day, as fans, A-listers, sports legends and government officials alike raced to be part of the biggest party of the Games.

NBA legend LeBron James took some time to unwind before the USA men’s national team continue their Olympic basketball campaign. He arrived at the Eiffel Tower Stadium under the night sky as the USA’s Kristen Nuss & Taryn Kloth took on China’s Chen Xue & Xinyi Xia.

World-renowned American singer, songwriter, rapper and record producer Pharrell Williams also swung by to witness the most Instagrammable venue of the Games. He was welcomed to the Eiffel Tower Stadium by FIVB Athlete Ambassador Louise Bawden, a two-time Olympian, alongside many of his adoring fans.

Pharrell Williams was greeted at the Eiffel Tower Stadium by Louise Bawden

Pharrell watches on as Team USA battle back in the second set

HRH Queen Mary of Denmark also visited for a sunny afternoon session, where she was welcomed by Australian beach volleyball legend Louise Bawden.

Her Majesty The Queen bonds with Louise Bawden on shared Aussie roots

The Prime Minister of France, Gabriel Attal, and Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Stéphane Séjourné, came along to add to the energetic home support of France’s Rémi Bassereau & Julien Lyneel. They were welcomed by FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça F°.

Smiles all around as the Prime Minister Gabriel Attal was greeted by the FIVB President in the stands

Minister Stéphane Séjourné was absolutely thrilled to receive a mini beach volleyball from the FIVB President

Nancy Faeser, Germany’s Minister of the Interior and Community, came to enjoy spectacular beach volleyball action in the sunshine.

Nancy Faeser and Louise Bawden get the iconic Eiffel Tower shot