Paris 2024 Olympics: Your Ultimate Guide To The Paris 2024 Games

The Paris Olympics kick off with a unique Opening Ceremony unlike any other, held directly on the Seine River on Friday, July 26th.

Over 10,500 athletes from 206 nations will participate in a celebratory boat parade, showcasing the city’s iconic landmarks before reaching the grand finale at the Trocadéro.

India’s Biggest Olympic Challenge Yet!

A 257-member Indian contingent, including 117 athletes, aims to surpass the nation’s best Olympic performance of seven medals. Keep an eye on favorites like Neeraj Chopra (javelin throw), PV Sindhu (badminton), and Mirabai Chanu (weightlifting) as they vie for gold.

Here’s what you need to know:

Opening Ceremony: July 26th on the Seine River (mostly free tickets distributed, some paid options available)

Flag Bearers: PV Sindhu (badminton) and Sharath Kamal (table tennis)

India House: Located at Parc de la Villette, offering Indian food and athlete meet-and-greets for fans

Live Streaming: JioCinema (20 feeds including dedicated India float cam)

TV Broadcast: Sports18 channels (Hindi & English, dedicated India float cam)

Closing Ceremony: August 11th at Stade de France

Fun Facts:

Paris is the only city besides London to host the Olympics three times (1900, 1924, 2024).

The medals will be made with recycled metal and feature a piece of the Eiffel Tower!

Breaking (breakdancing) makes its Olympic debut, while surfing returns (held in Tahiti).

Look out for 37 refugee athletes competing across 12 sports.

Beyond the Games:

The Athlete Village will be transformed into a sustainable neighborhood after the Olympics.

Paris 2024 aims for near gender parity among athletes, with almost 50% female participants.

Stay tuned for more updates as the Paris Olympics unfold!

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