The Summer Olympic Games 2024: A Global Celebration of Sport, Culture, and Human Achievement
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The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics Games 2024 is set to take place in Paris, France. The Olympic Games Paris 2024 start date is July 24 and will last until August 11, 2024. This prestigious international event will bring together approximately 10,500 athletes from 206 countries to compete in 329 events across various disciplines.
Unique Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, 2024
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The opening ceremony will be a historic event, taking place outside the stadium in the city center. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has planned an elaborate ceremony, featuring a parade of participants along the Seine River, with approximately 160 ships involved. This unique format promises to be an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
"This opening ceremony will be the first of its kind in the world. We can do it, and we will do it. But if we understand that safety is at risk, we also have plan B and C. We will analyze the situation in real-time".
— said president of France Emmanuel Macron.
Venues and Disciplines of the 2024 Olympic Games
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The geography of the 2024 Olympic Games is vast and goes beyond the European continent. Most competitions will take place in Paris and its surroundings. The city will host tournaments in water sports, basketball, boxing, wrestling, artistic gymnastics, and track and field. The Roland Garros tennis tournament will take place on the tennis courts, and the Parc des Princes stadium will host the football final.
- In addition to Paris, football will also be played in Bordeaux, Saint-Étienne, Lyon, Nantes, Nice, and Marseille, which will also host sailing competitions.
- In northern France, Lille will host handball matches.
- The beach volleyball competition will take place right under the Eiffel Tower.
- Equestrian sports and pentathlon will take place near the Palace of Versailles.
- The most remote region from Paris at the 2024 Olympics will be the village of Teahupo'o in French Polynesia. It will host surfing competitions.
According to Olympic Games Paris 2024 news: 95% of Olympic events will take place on temporary or existing objects. The Aquatics Center and Olympic Village in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis are the only two new buildings built specifically for the Games.
Schedule
The Olympic Games Paris 2024 date of beginning is July 24, with matches in handball and rugby sevens football. Medal ceremonies will take place throughout the competition period, with the majority of awards being handed out during the final week of the Games.
Program of the 2024 Summer Olympics
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Get ready for an exciting two weeks of competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics! The program will feature a total of 329 events across 32 sports, including a mix of old favorites and new additions. This year, the Olympic Games will introduce a new sport to the roster: Breakdancing. This fresh addition will bring a new level of excitement and diversity to the games, as athletes from around the world compete in these innovative and thrilling disciplines.
Returning Favorites
Of course, many beloved sports will make a comeback during the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024, including Archery, Artistic Gymnastics, Artistic Swimming, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Canoe Slalom, Canoe Sprint, Cycling BMX Freestyle, Cycling BMX Racing, Cycling Mountain Bike, Cycling Road, Cycling Track, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Marathon Swimming, Modern Pentathlon, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Rowing, Rugby Sevens, Sailing, Shooting, Skateboarding, Sport Climbing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Trampoline Gymnastics, Triathlon, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.
Mascot
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The Olympic Games Paris 2024 mascot was unveiled by the Organizing Committee in 2022 as a mascot named Frijus.
Frijus is a soft conical headpiece with a curved top hat — one of the main attributes of the Great French Revolution of 1789 and an international symbol of freedom. Its image can also be found on various emblems in North and South America.
The Olympic Frijus is executed in French colors — red body (classic Frijus headpiece colors), blue legs, and white sneakers. On his chest is a golden emblem of Paris-2024 and the Olympic rings.
According to Le Monde, the Organizing Committee plans to earn around €127 million from licensed souvenir sales products and around 25% from Frijus merchandise products.
Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony of the Olympics Games Paris 2024 is scheduled for August 11 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. The event will feature a celebration of the achievements of all participating athletes and a closing speech by IOC officials.
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FAQ
Where are the 2024 Olympic Games being held?
The 2024 Olympic Games will be held in Paris, France, from July 26th to August 11th, 2024. The Paralympic Games will follow from August 28th to September 8th, 2024.
When the Olympic Games started 2024?
The Olympic Games 2024 will start on July 26th, 2024, and will run for two weeks until August 11th, 2024.
How many games in the Olympic 2024?
The 2024 Summer Olympics will boast a comprehensive 329-event programme across 32 sports. This will include the 28 core Olympic sports that have been staples of the Games since 2016 and 2020, as well as four additional disciplines proposed by the Paris Organising Committee. Breaking will make its Olympic debut, while skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing will return for another go-around in 2024.
