The Olympics 2024 , officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, will be held in Paris, France. This exciting international multi-sport event is scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024. Paris will serve as the main host city, and an additional 16 cities across metropolitan France, along with a subsite in Tahiti (an island within the French overseas country and overseas collectivity of French Polynesia), will also participate in hosting the games1.
Here are some key details about the Paris 2024 Olympics:
- Host City: Paris, France
- Dates: July 26 to August 11, 2024
- Number of Athletes: Approximately 10,500 (quota limit)
- Events: A total of 329 events across 32 sports
- Venues: The opening ceremony will take place at the Jardins du Trocadéro and the Seine, while the Stade de France will host the athletics competition and closing ceremony1.
- Historical Significance: Paris 2024 will mark the centenary of the 1924 Paris Olympics, making it the sixth time that France has hosted the Olympic Games (three times in summer and three times in winter). It will be the first French Olympics since the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.
- Unique Features:
- Debut of Breaking: Paris 2024 will feature the debut of breaking (also known as breakdancing) as an Olympic event.
- Gender Equality: These Games will be the first to feature an identical number of athletes between men and women.
- Presidential Context: The 2024 Olympics will be the final Olympic Games held during the presidency of IOC President Thomas Bach1.
- Cost Estimate: The Games are expected to cost approximately €8.3 billion1.
Let the excitement build as athletes from around the world come together to compete on the grand stage in Paris! 🏅
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