When do the Paris 2024 Olympics begin and how long will they last? The date of the opening ceremony, medals, and the latest Olympic and Paralympic Games news.
The 2024 Olympics are about to begin, and Paris is ready to host one of the most followed sporting events in the world. For the French government, the Olympic Games are much more than just a sporting competition; they are a symbol of efficiency and innovation that will leave an indelible mark on the capital of France. But when do the Olympic Games start and how long do they last? How many athletes are involved and how many medals are up for grabs at Paris 2024? We will discuss these topics in this article
Olympics 2024 dates and competitions
If you want to follow the Olympic Games, the dates to mark on your calendar are July 26 to August 11 for the Paris Olympics and August 28 to September 8 for the Paralympics. However, despite the enthusiasm and initiatives there are several organizational problems to consider. Planning an unprecedented opening ceremony on the Seine, which will feature 10,000 athletes in a flotilla of 100 boats along a 6-km course, is a huge logistical undertaking. For the first time, the Summer Olympic Games ceremony will take place outside the Olympic stadium, turning the Seine River into a world stage.
Event Dates for 2024 Olympic Disciplines
We have seen when the Olympic Games start and finish, but it is important to consider that there are 34 disciplines with medals at stake. This means that each discipline takes place on different dates. Let’s dive into the details. Here is the schedule for the 2024 Olympics, at least for the most anticipated disciplines:
- Swimming: Competitions will be held from July 27 to August 4
- Water Polo: Matches will be played from July 27 to August 11
- Golf: From August 1 to August 10
- Football: Matches start before the opening ceremony (from July 24) and end on August 10
- Cycling: Events are scheduled from July 27 to August 11
- Volleyball: Matches will be played from July 28 to August 11
- Beach Volleyball: From Saturday, July 27 to Saturday, August 10
- Gymnastics: Artistic competition events will be held from July 27 to August 10
- Rugby: Matches are scheduled from July 24 to July 30
- Basketball: Matches are scheduled from July 27 to August 10
- Fencing: Matches are scheduled from July 27 to August 4
- Boxing: Matches are scheduled from July 27 to August 10
- Judo: Competitions will be held from July 27 to August 3
- Weightlifting: Scheduled from Wednesday, August 7 to Sunday, August 11
- Canoeing: Slalom and kayak competitions are scheduled from July 27 to August 10
- Tennis: Paris tournament matches will be played from July 27 to August 4
- Shooting: Scheduled from July 27 to August 5
- Diving: Competitions are scheduled from July 27 to August 10
Olympics 2024 Athletes and medalists
In numbers, the Olympics promises to be an extraordinary event: more than 16 million visitors are expected throughout the Paris region, with 300,000 attended the opening ceremony, 15,000 athletes competing and 5,084 medals up for grabs. Paris 2024 aims not only to be a celebration of sport, but a catalyst for positive change, emphasizing the importance of sustainability, inclusion and innovation in the modern era of the Olympic Games. (Reuters data source)
This is the latest news on the 2024 Olympics. As with all major events, however, there is no shortage of safety issues that worry residents and participants alike. Not surprisingly, more than 45,000 police officers and one million counter-terrorism checks and investigations are planned before the event.
So far, more than 8 million tickets have been sold for Paris 2024, more than 3 million of which were purchased by French citizens, confirming the sense of nationalism typical of the people in France.
This article has been updated
