Comprehensive Guide to the Olympic Games Paris 2024

Comprehensive Guide to the Olympic Games Paris 2024

The Olympic Games Paris 2024 is set to be one of the most exciting events in sports history. Here's everything you need to know, from purchasing tickets to the sports involved, and much more.

How to Buy Tickets for the Olympic Games Paris 2024

Tickets for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 are available exclusively through the official ticketing website. To secure your tickets, click here.

Additionally, the Paris 2024 Hospitality program offers packages that combine tickets for sporting events with exceptional services, including accommodation, transport options, gastronomy, and tourist activities. This program is delivered by the official Paris 2024 Hospitality provider, On Location. For more information about the Paris 2024 Hospitality & Travel offers, click here.

What is the Official Mascot of the Olympic Games Paris 2024?

The official mascot of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is Olympic Phryge. This mascot is based on the traditional Phrygian hats, symbolizing freedom and representing the allegorical figures of the French republic. Olympic Phryge is adorned in blue, white, and red, the colors of the French tricolour flag, with the golden Paris 2024 logo across its chest.

When and Where are the Next Olympic Games?

The Olympic Games Paris 2024 will take place in France from 26 July to 11 August 2024.

Sports Featured in the Olympic Games Paris 2024

The Olympic Games Paris 2024 will feature a diverse range of sports, including:

  • 3X3 Basketball
  • Archery
  • Artistic Gymnastics
  • Artistic Swimming
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Boxing
  • Breaking
  • Canoe Slalom
  • Canoe Sprint
  • Cycling BMX Freestyle
  • Cycling BMX Racing
  • Cycling Mountain Bike
  • Cycling Road
  • Cycling Track
  • Diving
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Handball
  • Hockey
  • Judo
  • Marathon Swimming
  • Modern Pentathlon
  • Rhythmic Gymnastics
  • Rowing
  • Rugby Sevens
  • Sailing
  • Shooting
  • Skateboarding
  • Sport Climbing
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Taekwondo
  • Tennis
  • Trampoline
  • Triathlon
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Weightlifting
  • Wrestling

Where to Watch the Olympic Games Paris 2024

In France, the 2024 Olympic Games will be broadcast by Warner Bros. Discovery via Eurosport, with free-to-air coverage sub-licensed to France Télévisions. For a detailed list of the Paris 2024 Media Rights Holders, click here.

How Many Athletes Compete in the Olympic Games Paris 2024?

Approximately 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) will compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

How Often Are the Modern Olympic Games Held?

The Summer Olympic Games are held every four years.

Future Olympic Games Hosts

  • 2028: Los Angeles, USA, from 14 to 30 July 2028.
  • 2032: Brisbane, Australia.

Difference Between the Olympic Summer Games and the Olympic Winter Games

The Summer Olympic Games are multi-sport events held every four years, typically in July or August, featuring sports played on land and in the water. The Winter Olympic Games, also held every four years, feature sports practiced on snow and ice and take place in the winter months of the host location. Both events are organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Cities That Have Hosted the Olympic Summer Games

  • 1896: Athens
  • 1900: Paris
  • 1904: St. Louis
  • 1908: London
  • 1912: Stockholm
  • 1920: Antwerp
  • 1924: Paris
  • 1928: Amsterdam
  • 1932: Los Angeles
  • 1936: Berlin
  • 1948: London
  • 1952: Helsinki
  • 1956: Melbourne
  • 1960: Rome
  • 1964: Tokyo
  • 1968: Mexico City
  • 1972: Munich
  • 1976: Montreal
  • 1980: Moscow
  • 1984: Los Angeles
  • 1988: Seoul
  • 1992: Barcelona
  • 1996: Atlanta
  • 2000: Sydney
  • 2004: Athens
  • 2008: Beijing
  • 2012: London
  • 2016: Rio de Janeiro
  • 2020: Tokyo
  • 2024: Paris

History of the Olympic Games

The inaugural modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece, marking the beginning of the world's largest sporting event.

This comprehensive guide aims to provide all the necessary information for enjoying and understanding the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Whether you're planning to attend in person or watch from home, the Olympics offer an unparalleled celebration of sportsmanship and international unity.