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The 2024 Olympic Games will be held in Paris, marking the third time the French capital has hosted the prestigious event, following the games of 1900 and 1924. The Games will run from July 26 to August 11, 2024, and promise to be a historic and transformative edition, dedicated to innovation, sustainability and gender equality.

When, where and what at the 2024 Olympic Games

The 2024 Olympic Games will be held in Paris. from July 26 to August 11 2024. This will be the third time that Paris will host the Olympic Games, after hosting them in 1900 and 1924. In fact, these Games will mark the centenary of the previous ones, and a series of collector coins have even been minted with motifs based on this fact.

The competitions will take place at various iconic locations around the city. The Eiffel Tower will be the beach volleyball court, the Grand Palais will be the fencing and taekwondo venue, and the Champ de Mars will be the main archery venue. In addition, the Stade de France in Saint-Denis will be the epicentre of the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the athletics competitions.

More than 10,500 athletes from some 206 countries are expected to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games over the 19-day period that the Games last. 329 competitions in 32 different sportsRugby and football will be among the first to start, with competitions starting before the opening ceremony.

Other sports featured include track and field, swimming, and traditional sports such as football, tennis, basketball, and more. There is also a new addition in the form of “breaking”, as breakdance competition. This new sport joins previous sports including skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing. These additions are designed to attract a younger, more diverse audience, reflecting current sporting trends and expanding the global reach of the Olympic Games.

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Before that there will be unique opening ceremonyas it will not take place in a stadium, but along the Seine River. This river parade will allow hundreds of thousands of spectators to enjoy the event along a six-kilometer route, from the Pont d’Austerlitz to the Trocadero.

One of the pillars of Paris 2024 is sustainable development. The organisers have committed to some ecological gamesthe use of renewable energy, the construction of temporary infrastructure and the promotion of public transport. The Olympic Village, located in Saint-Denis, will be reused after the Games to provide housing and public spaces.

Details of the 2024 Olympic Games.

The Paris 2024 medals will be unique as they will incorporate parts of the Eiffel Tower, symbolising the fusion of French heritage and the Olympic spirit. Moreover, for the first time there will be complete parity in the participation of men and womenwith an equal number of male and female athletes.

The official mascots will be two figures inspired by Phrygian capsthe symbol of French freedom. Its official name is Frige, one for the Olympic Games, one for the Paralympic Games. In addition, the Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, as it is for all Games, and traveled to Marseille, in the south of France, and then traveled across the French country until it reached Paris. This route will tell the rich history and culture of France, culminating in a spectacular opening ceremony in the heart of the city.

To see the 2024 Olympic Games live, a total of 10 million tickets were put on sale to the general public via direct purchase and lottery. They gradually went on sale from January 2023 and were made available on the official Paris 2024 ticket sales website. In addition, extra efforts were made to make all tickets as accessible as possible to the widest possible audience.

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will not only celebrate sporting achievements, but also stand out for their commitment to sustainability, inclusion and innovation. With its rich history, technological innovation and care for the environment, Paris 2024 promises to be an unforgettable event for athletes and spectators around the world, surrounded by the beauty and cultural heritage of one of the most emblematic cities in the world.