2024 Summer Olympics
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| Name | 2024 Summer Olympics |
| Caption | Emblem of the event |
| Host city | Paris, France |
| Nations | 206 NOCs |
| Athletes | 10,500 (approx.) |
| Events | 329 in 32 sports |
| Opening | 26 July 2024 |
| Closing | 11 August 2024 |
| Stadium | Stade de France |
| Summer prev | Tokyo 2020 |
| Summer next | Los Angeles 2028 |
2024 Summer Olympics. The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, officially known as the 2024 Summer Olympics, are a major international multi-sport event scheduled to be held from 26 July to 11 August 2024 in Paris, France. It will be the third time the French capital has hosted the Summer Games, following editions in 1900 and 1924, marking a centennial celebration. The event is organized by the Paris 2024 Organising Committee under the authority of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Host selection
The host city was selected on 13 September 2017 at the 131st IOC Session in Lima, Peru. Paris was chosen as the sole candidate after other potential bids, including Los Angeles, Hamburg, Budapest, and Rome, were withdrawn or did not proceed. The selection followed a reformed bidding process championed by IOC President Thomas Bach, which emphasized sustainability and cost-effectiveness. The double allocation, which also awarded the 2028 Summer Olympics to Los Angeles, was ratified during this session, providing long-term stability for the Olympic Movement.
Venues
The competitions will be staged across iconic locations in the Île-de-France region and other parts of France, utilizing a mix of existing, temporary, and new constructions. The centerpiece will be the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, which will host athletics and the closing ceremony. Other notable venues include the Grand Palais for fencing and taekwondo, the Champ de Mars for beach volleyball, and the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for table tennis and weightlifting. Events will also be held at the Stade Roland Garros for tennis, the Paris La Défense Arena for swimming, and the Château de Versailles for equestrian.
Sports and events
The program features 32 sports encompassing 329 medal events, maintaining core disciplines while introducing new competitions. Breakdancing, known as breaking, will make its Olympic debut following its inclusion by the IOC Executive Board. Other new events include mixed-gender team formats in athletics and swimming, such as the 4x400m mixed relay. Surfing will be contested at Teahupo'o in French Polynesia, while sport climbing will expand to include a speed climbing separate event. The schedule retains popular sports like gymnastics, cycling, and basketball, with FIBA's 3x3 basketball returning.
Participating nations
All 206 current National Olympic Committees are expected to participate, with the International Olympic Committee allowing individual neutral athletes under specific conditions. The Russian Olympic Committee remains suspended, though some athletes from Russia and Belarus may compete as Individual Neutral Athletes following a decision by the IOC Executive Board. Teams from the United States, China, and Great Britain are projected to be among the largest delegations. The Refugee Olympic Team, first established for the 2016 Summer Olympics, will also compete under the Olympic flag.
Medal table
The medal table will rank nations by the number of gold medals won, following the convention used by the International Olympic Committee. Historically, the United States and China have topped the standings at recent Games, with strong challenges expected from hosts France, Japan, and the Russian contingent. Nations like Australia, Netherlands, and Italy are also anticipated to perform well in sports such as swimming, cycling, and fencing. The final standings will be determined by performances across all 32 sports.
Marketing and legacy
The marketing campaign, themed "Games Wide Open," emphasizes inclusion and urban integration, with the official mascots being the Phryges, stylized Phrygian caps. Corporate partners include worldwide Olympic partners like Coca-Cola and Visa, as well as local sponsors such as EDF and Orange S.A.. A key legacy goal is to utilize 95% existing or temporary venues, with new infrastructure like the Olympic Village in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine planned for conversion into residential housing. The IOC also highlights the event's alignment with Olympic Agenda 2020 reforms aimed at sustainability and reducing costs.
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