The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, will be held in Paris, France from July 26 to August 11, 2024. This marks the third time Paris has hosted the Summer Olympics, with previous events held in 1900 and 1924. The Games will feature 329 events across 32 sports, including the debut of breaking (competitive breakdancing), and will take place at various venues throughout Paris and other parts of France, including Tahiti for surfing (Paris 2024 Olympics) .
Key highlights of the Paris 2024 Olympics include:
- Opening and Closing Ceremonies: The opening ceremony will take place on July 26, 2024, with the closing ceremony on August 11, 2024 .
- New Sports: In addition to breaking, the Games will also feature sport climbing, skateboarding, and surfing, all of which aim to appeal to younger audiences and reflect the urbanization of sport .
- Venues: Events will be held at iconic locations such as the Stade de France for athletics, the Grand Palais for fencing, and Tahiti for surfing .
- Sustainability: Paris 2024 aims to set new standards for environmental responsibility, focusing on sustainability and the use of existing or temporary facilities .
- Public Marathon: For the first time, a mass participation marathon will be held, allowing amateur runners to compete on the same course as the Olympic athletes on the same day .
For a detailed schedule of events and more information, you can visit the official Olympics website (Paris 2024 Olympics).