The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are set to captivate sports enthusiasts worldwide. Here’s a quick guide to the upcoming event:
- Dates and Venues:
- The opening ceremony kicks off on Friday, July 26, 2024.
- Sporting action begins on Wednesday, July 24, with pool matches in football, rugby sevens, handball, and archery.
- The closing ceremony concludes the event on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
- Events will take place across the capital of France and other parts of the country.
- Medals and Events:
- A total of 329 gold medals will be awarded across 32 sports.
- The first medal, in shooting (mixed team air rifle), is expected on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
- The final medal will be awarded in women’s basketball on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
- New Sports:
- Breaking, a competitive dance style, makes its Olympic debut.
- Kayak cross, a thrilling canoe slalom variant, joins the lineup.
- Artistic swimming includes men for the first time, along with a team acrobatic routine.
- Track and Field Highlights:
- The women’s 100m final is on Saturday, August 3, 2024, followed by the men’s 100m final on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at the Stade de France.
Stay tuned for an unforgettable celebration of athleticism and global unity!