Countdown to the Paris Olympics 2024: Find out everything here!

Get ready for the countdown towards the Paris Olympics 2024, right here!

Are you ready to experience the emotions of the Olympics? From now on, every second counts. The countdown to this epic event has begun!

So, if you’re ready to be part of this extraordinary journey, get ready to dive into everything you need to know.

When do the 2024 Olympics start

The Olympics are about to begin in the City of Light, Paris, France, from July 26th. Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into two weeks of pure excitement and adrenaline.

Closing on August 11th, the Paris Olympics 2024 promise to be a memorable event that will celebrate the talent, determination and unity of athletes from around the world.

Competition calendar

Something very interesting about this edition is that some competitions will start even before the official opening of the event, as is the case with football, handball and rugby sevens.

Check out the full calendar below: Olympic Schedule | Paris 2024

Find out which sports will be part of Paris 2024

In this new edition of the Olympics, we will be able to enjoy 48 sports. See the full list:

• A: Archery; Artistic Gymnastics; Artistic Swimming; Athletics
• B: Badminton, Basketball; Basketball 3×3; Beach Volleyball; Boxing; Breaking
• C: Canoe Slalom; Canoe Sprint; Cycling BMX Freestyle; Cycling BMX Racing; Cycling Mountain Bike; Cycling Road; Cycling Track
• D: Diving
• E: Equestrian
• F: Fencing; Football
• G: Golf
• H: Handball; Hockey
• J: Judo
• M: Marathon Swimming; Modern Pentathlon
• R: Rhythmic Gymnastics; Rowing; Rugby Sevens
• S: Sailing; Shooting; Skateboarding; Sport Climbing; Surfing; Swimming
• T: Table Tennis; Taekwondo; Tennis; Trampoline; Triathlon
• V: Volleyball
• W: Water Polo; Weightlifting; Wrestling

New sports in this edition

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, two new sports will be included: breaking It is extreme slalom canoeing.

In this new edition, breaking gains space at the Olympic Games, bringing with it the spirit of the streets to the biggest sporting stage in the world. In the new modality, under the sounds selected by the DJ, competitors have just 60 seconds to show all their skill and creativity in a unique battle.

In extreme canoeing, it stands out as a radical version of the traditional slalom. Also known as Kayak Cross, this modality places four boats side by side in a race against time. A lot of adrenaline and emotion are involved!

Meet the main candidates for the podium

• Rayssa Leal (Skate, Brazil): Young Rayssa, just 13 years old, won her first silver medal in Skate at the Tokyo Olympics (2020/2021). In this edition, she is one of the favorites in the sport, seeking to achieve the long-awaited gold medal.
• Caeleb Dressel (Swimming, United States): The athlete emerges as the new promise of American swimming. At 24 years old, he has already achieved the world record in the 100 meter butterfly.
• Simone Biles (Gymnastics, United States): Simone is one of this year’s big favorites. She took some time away from the sport to take care of her mental health and now she is back with another achievement.
• Arthur Zanetti (Gymnastics, Brazil): The Brazilian who already has a lot of experience in the category, and is trying to win another gold medal on the rings. The first was at the 2012 Olympics in London.
• Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (Athletics, Jamaica): The 100m gold medalist at the last Olympics, Fraser-Pryce wants to win again and be the first to do it twice. If she wins gold in Paris, she will also be the oldest to win an Olympic race alone, at 34.

How to buy tickets

Tickets for the Paris Olympics 2024 can be purchased on the event’s official website: Official Ticket Office for Paris 2024 – Olympic and Paralympic Games.

In addition to selling tickets, the platform also offers accommodation packages. It is worth checking!

Discover the Olympic Channel

How about a pre-warm-up before the Olympic Games? The Olympic Channel is an official platform offering original series and highlights so you can relive iconic moments and discover exciting new stories from the world of sport.

The service’s main objective is to maintain interest in the Olympic movement year-round by showing documentaries and other programming about the Olympic Games, as well as covering Olympic sporting events that take place outside the Games.

You can have access to the channel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all uninterrupted!

Discover interesting facts about the Paris 2024 Olympics

As with any major event, there are always interesting facts that definitely capture attention, and it is clear that the Paris Olympics 2024 could not be any different. Discover some of them!

1. Headquarters again in Paris: The city was once the headquarters of the Olympics on two other occasions: 1900 and 1994.
2. Ceremony opening outside a Stadium: For the first time in history of GamesOlympics, a ceremony will not be held in a Stadium. This time the stage will be the famous River Seine, which crosses the city. It will certainly be a whole show!
3. Mascot inspired by the French Revolution: The mascot chosen this year is really quite peculiar. A Phryges, as it was called, was inspired by the famous caps frigid, hats associated with the idea of ​​freedom worn by the French during the Revolution.
4. Surfing in Tahiti: As France is not recognized for its big waves, surfing competitions at the Olympics will be held in an alternative location: the waters of Tahiti, which are part of French territory.
5. Gender equality: The games Olympikus will represent a significant milestone in the quest for gender equality in the sporting world, as they will be the first to have an equal number of female and male athletes competing.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the Paris Olympics 2024

1 – How many athletes will compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

Approximately 10,500 athletes from 206 Committees Olympics Nationals (CONs).

2 – How often are the modern Olympic Games held?

The Olympic Games are normally held every four years.

3 – In what year did the Olympic Games start?

The first Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece.

4 – Where will the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games be held?

Los Angeles, United States, will host the next Olympic Games from July 14 to 30, 2028. Brisbane, Australia, will host the Games in 2032.