From Simone Biles to Steph Curry, some of the biggest names in sports will be competing at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Before the festivities begin, we've put together a comprehensive guide with key facts about the world's most prestigious sporting event.
When will the 2024 Summer Olympics be?
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be held from July 26 to August 11.
Where will the 2024 Summer Olympics be held?
Paris will host the Summer Olympic Games for the third time (1900, 1924 and 2024). The Stade de France in Saint-Denis, the country's largest stadium with a capacity of over 80,000 spectators, will be the Olympic Stadium for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The games will be held in 17 different cities in metropolitan France and Tahiti. Teahupo'o, on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia, will host the two-day surfing competition 15,600 kilometres from Paris.
When will the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony be?
The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will take place on 26 July in the heart of Paris, on the banks of the River Seine. It will be the first time in the history of the Summer Games that the ceremony will not be held inside a stadium.
What is the theme song for the 2024 Summer Olympics?
The official theme song for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is “Parade”, composed by Victor Le Manse and recorded with the Orchestre National de France.
What is the motto of the 2024 Summer Olympics?
The motto of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is “Games Wide Open” (in French: “Games Wide Open”). Open great games). The motto represents the goal of offering more responsible, inclusive, equal and spectacular games.
What is the mascot for the 2024 Summer Olympics?
The mascot for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is the Olympic Phrygian. The mascot, dressed in blue, white and red (the colours of the French flag), is inspired by the shape of the traditional red cloth Phrygian cap. The cap has been a symbol of freedom for France throughout the country's history.
How many athletes will compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics?
The 2024 Paris Olympics are expected to feature an estimated 10,500 athletes. The 2024 Games will be the first to feature an equal number of male and female participants, according to the IOC.
How many countries will participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics?
In total, 206 countries will be represented at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
How many events will be held at the 2024 Summer Olympics?
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will feature 329 medal events, the second-most in Games history (339 at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics). Of the 329 events, 28 are “core” sports, or sports that were part of both the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics and the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.
How many sports will be part of the 2024 Summer Olympics?
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will feature 45 different sports, including 41 that are considered core Olympic sports.
What sports will be new at the 2024 Summer Olympics?
The Paris 2024 Games will feature four sports that are new to the Olympic scene: breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing. Breaking (also known as break dancing) will make its Olympic debut, while the latter three events will appear in their second Olympic cycles (after the Tokyo 2020 Games).
Will the Eiffel Tower be open during the 2024 Summer Olympics?
The Eiffel Tower, a popular tourist attraction in Paris, will remain open during the Paris 2024 Games, except for the day before and the day of the opening ceremony on July 26.
How can fans purchase tickets for the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Fans can visit the official Olympic Games website for information on ticket sales for the Games.
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