The Summer Olympics 2024 is just around the corner. Within less than four months, the sports will kick off in Paris, and all the channels and newspapers will flood with news about the affair and the Paralympics taking place a few weeks afterward. Preparations for the sports are underway in “The City of Light,” which previously hosted them in 1900 and 1924. A century later, it will be the second capital to organize the games three times, following London.
Watching athletes in front of your eyes, participating in a range of sports with full enthusiasm will be a treat. So, if you plan to attend the Summer Olympics 2024 this year, here’s everything you need to know. With this article, we will help you plan a trip like a pro-Olympian by covering every little detail, from the dates and venue to the booking method, marathon routes, and more.
Hold on tight to find out!
Event Dates and Venue
You must already know that Paris will host the Olympics and Paralympics this year. It will start with the commencement parade on July 26 and the conclusion function on August 11, with 10,500 players contending in 32 games. However, the first contest will commence two days earlier, on July 24, with football and rugby sevens, archery, and handball on July 25.
The Paralympics will start a few weeks afterward, from 28 August to 8 September, with 4,400 players participating in 22 games. As always, several venues will host different games. 15 venues have been reserved for the Olympics and 11 for the Paralympics in Central Paris. The games will be organized in France and Tahiti (surfing), Marseille (sailing), Chateauroux (shooting), and Lille (basketball and handball). If you are fond of sports betting, you can also indulge in healthy gambling.
All in all, 206 nations will be a part of the Paris Summer Olympics and 184 of the Paralympics.
Ticket Booking Procedure
Getting a ticket for the games is not easy. Before you grab one, you must be updated and enthusiastic about it. According to the official website, roughly 10 million Olympics and 3.4 million Paralympics tokens will be put on sale, with a maximum of four or six per person, depending on the game.
The procedure will commence from May onwards, and the website will accept popular debit and credit cards for selling tickets. You can also apply for volunteering via a relevant portal from May onwards. Since it is a once-in-a-blue-moon affair, don’t miss the chance!
Olympic Marathon Route
Come what may, one sport that will remain the staple of the event is the Marathon. It is a popular sport among fitness enthusiasts and even the ones who do it occasionally but train hard throughout the year to showcase their strength and love for running.
If you have included this sport on the must-watch list while in Paris, you will be glad to know that the routes and dates have been confirmed, honoring French history. The women’s race will take place on August 11. So, don’t forget to reserve a hotel near the venue before the rooms get full!
If you love breakdancing, you will be glad to know that 2024 will mark its debut in the games. It is the only sport entering the event, while baseball and karate are dropping!
Wrapping Up
We hope this blog gives you the relevant facts about the much-awaited Olympics. Although we have covered pretty much everything, we will keep updating if new details come up. While many people prefer watching it on TV, if you want an unforgettable experience, it is better to see it live!
