The 2024 Paris Olympics are scheduled to take place from July 26 to Aug. 11. Paris will host the Summer Olympics for the third time in history, having previously hosted in 1900 and 1924. The main Olympic Stadium for the 2024 Paris Olympics will be the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, which has a capacity exceeding 80,000 spectators. The games will be spread across 17 different cities in metropolitan France and Tahiti, with the surfing competition taking place in Teahupo’o, located 9,765 miles away from Paris.
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics is set to take place on July 26 along the Seine River, marking the first time in Summer Games history that the ceremony will not be held inside a stadium. The official theme song of the 2024 Olympics is “Parade,” composed by Victor Le Manse and performed by the Orchestre National de France.
The motto of the 2024 Paris Olympics is “Games Wide Open,” symbolizing a commitment to delivering a more responsible, inclusive, equal, and spectacular event. The mascot for the 2024 Olympics is the Olympic Phryge, inspired by the traditional Phrygian red cloth cap and adorned in the colors of the French flag.
Approximately 10,500 athletes are expected to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics, with the Games being the first to have an equal number of male and female participants. A total of 206 countries will be represented, and there will be 329 medal events, with 45 different sports on the program. The 2024 Games will feature 28 “core” sports and four new additions: breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing.
During the 2024 Paris Olympics, the iconic Eiffel Tower will be open to visitors, except for the day before and the day of the opening ceremony. Fans looking to attend the Games can find information on ticket sales by visiting the official Olympics website. For the latest news, profiles, and insights, fans can also check out the ESPN Olympics hub page.
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris promise to be a groundbreaking event, with a focus on inclusivity, equality, and sporting excellence. With a diverse range of sports, a record number of medal events, and participation from athletes around the world, the 2024 Games are set to captivate audiences and celebrate the spirit of competition on a global stage.