Paris 2024: 5 things you need to know about the Olympics

The City of Light is set to shine brighter than ever as Paris is to host the world at the highly anticipated 2024 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

The world's greatest athletes will converge on the iconic city, showcasing their exceptional skills and competing for the ultimate prize in their respective sports. The 2024 Paris Olympics promises to be an unforgettable experience, blending the city's rich history, stunning architecture, and cutting-edge infrastructure to create a truly unique and electrifying atmosphere.

When will the Paris 2024 Olympic Games start?

The football competition will begin on Thursday, July 25, 2024, while the main event will start on the 26th and end on August 11, 2024.

How many Athletes will compete at the Olympics 2024?

The Games will feature approximately 10,000 athletes from over 200 nations, competing in 32 sports and 5 new disciplines added to the Olympic program, which includes surfing, skateboarding, sport climbing, and breakdancing.

How to watch the Olympic Games?

If you’re watching in Nigeria or South Africa, the Super Sports will broadcast all the games on their various sports channels. In the UK (and if you’ve got a TV licence), the BBC is showing Olympics coverage and in the US, NBC is set to air at least nine hours of coverage a day.

Where will the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony be held?

For the first time in the history of the games, the ceremony won’t be held in a stadium. The organisers have prepared that the opening ceremony will be held in the Seine, a popular River in France with boats for each national delegation.

Who are the performers at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony?

The spectators at the venue and in their homes will be entertained with performances from Celine Dion and Lady Gaga. The home crowd will also have the pleasure of seeing Aya Nakamura perform, who is the most listened-to French singer worldwide.

The Paralympic Games, scheduled from August 28 to September 8, 2024, will follow, highlighting the incredible achievements of athletes with disabilities. With a strong focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and sustainability, Paris 2024 aims to leave a lasting legacy for the city and the world of sports.

As the Olympic flame burns in Paris, the world will come together to celebrate the universal values of excellence, friendship, and respect, making the 2024 Paris Olympics an event to remember for generations to come.

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