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Before the 2024 Paris Olympics get underway, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) pertaining to the mega multi-sport event. read more
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Paris will be hosting the Summer Olympics for the third time this year, becoming only the second city after London to achieve the feat. AP
Olympics 2024: The Summer Olympics is set to take place for a third time in Paris later this month with the French capital set to become only the second city after London to host the world’s biggest sporting event thrice.
Though events will be starting as early as 24 July, the opening ceremony is scheduled to take place on the 26th, with the 33rd Summer Olympic Games set to run till 11 August. And despite Paris being the host city, events will be taking place in other cities and regions across France with surfing scheduled to take place thousands of kilometres away in the southern Pacific Ocean (Tahiti).
The upcoming tournament is set to witness the debut of breaking, also known as breakdancing, while some of the sports that made their debut in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 are set for a second Olympic appearance.
Before the 2024 Paris Olympics get underway, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) pertaining to the mega multi-sport event:
When will the 2024 Paris Olympics be taking place?
The 2024 Paris Olympics is officially scheduled to take place between 26 July and 11 August. However, some events in handball, football and archery are scheduled to start as early as 24 July.
How many venues and cities will be hosting the events?
Paris won’t be the only city where events in the 2024 Olympics will be taking place even though it is the host city. As many as 17 cities will be hosting events across Metropolitan France with Teahupo’o in Tahiti — located 15,716 km away from the host city — hosting the surfing event.
When and where will the opening ceremony take place?
The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony will be taking place on 26 July along the Seine River that flows through the French capital, making it the first time the grand event will not be taking place inside a stadium.
Is there a theme song for 2024 Summer Olympics?
Yes. The official theme song for Parsi 2024 is “Parade” and has been composed by Victor Le Manse.
What is the official slogan of the Paris Olympics 2024?
The official slogan of the 2024 Paris Olympics is “Games Wide Open” (French: Ouvrons grand les Jeux).
What is the mascot of the Paris Games 2024?
Olympic Phryge is the mascot for the Paris Games 2024. It is draped in colours of France’s flag – blue, white and red. The mascot is based on a traditional Phrygian cap which is a symbol of freedom in France.
How many countries will take part in Paris Olympics 2024?
A total of 206 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team (EOR) will participate in the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
How many athletes will be participating?
An estimated 10,500 athletes from 206 NOCs will be participating in the Paris Olympics. It will also be the first Olympics to have an equal number of male and female athletes .
How many sports will be featured in the upcoming Olympics?
The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature a total of 32 sports — 28 of which are considered the ‘core’ sports in the Olympic programme along with four new additions.
What are the new sports at the Paris Olympics 2024?
Among the four new additions, surfing, sport climbing and skateboarding will be making their second appearance at the Olympics after debuting in the Tokyo Games in 2021. The Paris Olympics will witness the debut of breaking, aka breakdancing.
Additionally, the Paris Games will feature 329 medal events — the second-most in Olympic history.
Which country is expected to win the most gold medals at Paris Olympics?
As per BetMGM sportsbook, the USA is -500 favourites to win the most Olympic gold medals. The over/under for the US is 39.5. China (+300, 33.5 over/under) are second favourite followed by France (+8000, 26.5).
How can we buy tickets for the 2024 Summer Olympics?
The tickets for the Paris Games can be bought from the official site: https://tickets.paris2024.org/en.
Where can we check the Paris Olympics 2024?
The Olympic schedule for Paris 2024 can be checked on the Olympics website . You can use the option of events and dates to get the right results.
Where can I watch the Olympics live in India?
The 2024 Paris Olympics will be telecast live on Sports18/JioCinema in India. Television viewers can tune into the live broadcast on the various Sports18 channels while those with a smartphone, laptop, or even smart TV can watch the live stream of the event on JioCinema.
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