Olympics 2024 in France
A lot of excitement in France, as they host the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will be the biggest event ever organised in France. The Olympic Games will take place from 26 July to 11 August 2024.
Paris is gearing up for this grandiose spectacle. The Games are a popular, multicultural festival, a celebration to share with the rest of the world. If you need help with your accommodation, events, dinners or excursions, please contact us at DMC France, based in Paris - So French
History
The first written evidence of the official Games dates from 776 BC, when the Greeks began measuring time in Olympiads, or the duration between each edition of the Olympic Games. The first Olympic Games were held every four years in honour of the god Zeus.The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The man responsible for its rebirth was a Frenchman named Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who presented the idea in 1894.The Olympics originally started in Athens in 1896. Jul 26, 2024 – Sun, Aug 11, 2024.
What is the difference between the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics?
In 1986 IOC officials, in response to concerns over the increasing cost and logistic complications of the Olympics, voted to alter the schedule. Only two years separated the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France, and the 1994 Games in Lillehammer, Norway. The Summer Olympics has more sports at 32 sports including 329 different events. In contrast, the Winter Olympics have 15 sports which are practised on snow and ice.
The last Summer and Winter Games held in the same year were in Barcelona (Summer) and Albertville (Winter) in 1992. Since then, the Summer and Winter Games are each still held every four years but the Summer Games are celebrated during the first year of an Olympiad and the Winter Games held in the third year.
Olympics 2024
The Olympic Games Paris 2024 will take place in France from 26 July to 11 August.
Sports at the Olympics this year
Archery, Artistic Gymnastics, Artistic Swimming, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Breaking Canoe Slalom, Canoe Sprint, Cycling, BMX Freestyle Cycling, BMX Racing Cycling, Mountain Bike Cycling, Road Cycling, Track Diving, Equestrian Fencing, Football, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Marathon Swimmin,g Modern Pentathlon, Rhythmic Gymnastics , Rowing, Rugby Sevens, Sailing, Shooting, Skateboarding, Sport Climbing, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Trampoline Triathlon, Volleybal,l Water Polo, Weightlifting, Wrestling
How often are the modern Olympic Games held?
The summer edition of the Olympic Games is normally held every four years. Where will the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games be held? Los Angeles, USA, will host the next Olympic Games from 14 to 30 July 2028. Brisbane, Australia, will host the Games in 2032.
Tickets
Tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympics are currently on sale via the official website - https://tickets.paris2024.org