2024 Summer Olympics in Paris

Overview

The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad and branded as Paris 2024, is an ongoing international multi-sport event scheduled to take place in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The event will feature over 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries competing in 32 sports and 329 events.

Key Features

This edition of the Olympics will be unique in several ways:

• Sustainability: Paris 2024 has pledged to be the most sustainable Olympics ever, with a focus on reducing waste, conserving energy, and promoting biodiversity.
• Gender equality: For the first time in Olympic history, there will be equal representation of male and female athletes.
• Urban setting: The majority of the events will be held in the heart of Paris, making it one of the most compact Olympic Games in history.
• New sports: Breaking, skateboarding, and surfing will make their Olympic debuts in Paris 2024.

Current Status

As of July 2023, preparations for the Games are well underway. Construction of new venues is nearing completion, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has praised the organizing committee for its progress. The draw for the football tournament has also taken place, with France, Spain, and Brazil among the favorites to win the gold medal.

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