The Olympics returns to Paris for the third time, and the first in a century. Unlike the usual four-year gap, the Paris Games started three years after the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The 2024 events take place at iconic Paris landmarks, featuring the world’s top athletes with continuous coverage on NBC and Peacock. The opening ceremony is held on July 26. But the Paris Olympics Games 2024 has begun on July 24 and ends on August 11, covering 15 days.
Paris is excited to host the 2024 Olympics (Vegan Food & Living)
Let’s dive into a guide for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympics Sports
A quick look at Olympics 2024 with 10,500 taking part in Paris (Al Jazeera)
The 2024 Paris Olympics comprises 329 medal events across 32 sports, including the 28 “core” Olympic sports, and 206 nations participating. The Olympics has officially kickstarted with its opening ceremony on July 26. But sports like Football and Rugby Sevens were showcased on July 24, and Handball on July 25.
206 nations competing for the medals in Paris Olympics 2024
The Paris Games introduces a new sport: Breaking, an urban dance style from New York City added to Paris in December 2020: Skateboarding, Sport-Climbing, and Surfing return after debuting at the Tokyo Olympics. While the Olympics feature numerous events and multiple sports disciplines, all eyes will be on track and field, gymnastics, and swimming.
Complete Schedule of Olympics 2024 in Paris
The whole world is excited to cheer their favorite country partaking in the Olympics 2024 (Olympic Games Paris 2024)
India’s Schedule At Paris Olympics 2024
Over the next 16 days, 112 athletes from the country compete in 69 medal events spanning 16 sports. They have embarked on their journey in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, aiming to surpass the previous edition’s 7 medals in Tokyo 2020. India’s campaign started on July 25, with archers competing on the first day. India has yet to secure an Olympic medal in archery, even though the country has achieved success in other international competitions. The archers’ goal remains to secure their first Olympic medal this year. View India’s Full Schedule at the Olympics 2024.
India is excited to participate in Paris Olympics 2024 (News18)
Indian athletes compete in 16 sports at Paris 2024, including swimming, athletics, archery, badminton, boxing, equestrian, golf, hockey, judo, rowing, sailing, shooting, wrestling, table tennis, tennis, and weightlifting.
Indian sportspersons competing in various sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics (Jagran Josh)
Conclusion
The Paris Olympics Games 2024 promises unforgettable moments from 26 July to 11 August. Athletes showcase their skills in the picturesque city of Paris, uniting the world through sportsmanship and athletic excellence. Don’t miss this extraordinary event to watch on Sports18 and live streaming on Jio Cinema!
PM Modi met the Indian sportspersons before they left for Paris (YouTube)
FAQs
Q1: When is the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics 2024?
A1: The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics 2024 is held on Friday, July 26.
Q2: Where can Indian viewers watch the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony?
A2: Indian viewers can watch the live telecast of the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony on Sports18 – 1 in English, and JioCinema from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
Q3: What’s the total count of medal events and sports for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris?
A3: The 2024 Paris Olympics feature 329 medal events across 32 sports.
Q4: How many athletes from India compete, and in how many events and sports, over the next 16 days?
A4: In the next 16 days, 112 Indian athletes participate in 69 medal events across 16 different sports.
Q5: What’s the tally of countries sending athletes for the 2024 Olympic Games competition in Paris?
Answer: The Olympic gathering in Paris brings together competitors from 206 different nations.
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