Paris 2024 Official Competition Schedule Announced
The official competition schedule for Paris 2024 has been confirmed, and it promises to be a spectacular event. Here’s everything you need to know about when your favorite sports events will take place and other unmissable moments in the French capital, including the unique Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Opening Ceremony: A Historic First
For the first time in the history of the Summer Games, the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony will not be held in a stadium. Instead, on 26 July, 10,500 athletes will take to boats along the iconic River Seine. Each national delegation will have its own boat, creating a grand flotilla that 600,000 spectators can cheer on from the streets of Paris. This groundbreaking event is set to be the largest-ever Opening Ceremony in Olympic history.
The First Medals of Paris 2024
The day after the Opening Ceremony, on 27 July, the first events of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will commence. Athletes will compete for the initial medals of the Games in the following events:
- Cycling Time Trials: Held on the Esplanade des Invalides and Pont d’Iéna.
- Fencing: Taking place in the majestic Grand Palais.
- Judo: Set in the Champ de Mars Arena.
- Rugby Sevens: Hosted in the iconic Stade de France.
- Swimming: Competitions in the Paris La Défense Arena.
- Diving: Events at the Olympics Aquatic Centre (AQC).
- Shooting: Taking place in the National Shooting Centre, Châteauroux.
- Skateboarding: Events held in the historic Place de la Concorde.
These initial competitions will set the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable Olympic Games in Paris. Get ready to witness history and cheer on your favorite athletes in this extraordinary celebration of sports and unity.
https://olympics.com/athlete365/games-time/revealed-the-official-competition-schedule-for-paris-2024
OLYMPIC GAMES IN A FEW FIGURES
- Billions of television viewers worldwide
- 350,000 hours of TV broadcast
- Millions of spectators
- 35 venues
- 10,500 athletes
- 20,000 accredited journalists
- 45,000 volunteers
- +600,000 meals served at the Athletes’ Village every day
- https://globalbuzznetwork.com/list-of-sports-events-medals-dates-and-location-schedule/
PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES KEY FIGURES
- The XXXIII Olympiad
- 26 July to 11 August 2024
- 19 days of competition (handball, football and rugby take place from 24 July)
- 329 events
- Athletes from over 200 NOCs and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team
- 32 sports (including the 4 additional sports)
- 754 sessions (competitions and ceremonies)
- 10,500 athletes
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