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.
As we approach the 2024 Olympics, Paris is undergoing a transformation to host one of the most globally watched sporting events. For the French government, the Olympic Games are more than just a sports competition; they are a symbol of efficiency and innovation that will help leave an indelible mark on France’s capital city. But how are the preparations going? And will the Olympics be held before or after the European Football Championships? Let’s find out together when they start, how many athletes are involved, and how many medals will be up for grabs in Paris 2024.
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.
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 population in France.
