Paris Olympics: The essential, 37-point, know-it-all’s guide to the Paris 2024 Games

Paris Olympics 2024: The Paris 2024 Olympics will begin with a never-before seen Opening Ceremony that will take place on the Seine River on Friday, July 26.

117 athletes from India will compete at the Paris Olympics, hoping to better the nation’s best-ever tally at a single edition of the Olympics: seven medals, which India won at the deferred Tokyo Olympics three years back.

Ahead of the Paris Olympics, here’s the only guide you need which breaks down India’s history at the Olympics; details of what makes the Paris Olympics different from previous Games; gives you all the facts and stats; and tells you a lot more like what’s the India House in Paris and how you can live stream the Olympics.

When does the Paris 2024 Olympics start?

The Paris Olympics will start with an Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 26. However, there are some preliminary events in sports like archery for India that are scheduled for Thursday, July 25.

India Paris Olympics 2024 Schedule: 117 athletes will represent India at the Paris Olympics, which begin on July 26.(PHOTO: AP)

Where will the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony be held?

The Games will start with an Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 26 which will be held on the Seine River.

What route will the Opening Ceremony parade take?

The river parade for the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony will follow the course of the Seine, from east to west over 6 kilometres. The parade will depart from the Austerlitz bridge beside the Jardin des Plantes and make its way around the two islands at the centre of the city (the Île Saint Louis and the Île de la Cité) before passing under several bridges and gateways. Athletes on board the parade boats will get glimpses of some of the official Games venues, including Parc Urbain La Concorde, the Esplanade des Invalides, the Grand Palais, and lastly the Iéna Bridge where the parade will come to a stop before the ceremony’s finale at the Trocadéro.

How many boats are expected to take part in the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony river parade?

As many as 94 boats are expected to take part in the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony river parade.

How expensive is it to watch the Opening Ceremony?

Most of the tickets for the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony are free, but with a rider: those were by invitation only. France’s Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin had told reporters in March this year that just over one lakh spectators will be paying ticket holders while over 2.2 lakh spectators will watch for free from the upper banks.

A report in The Brussels Times said that the city of Paris started distributing 55,000 free tickets to spectators in May. These tickets were handed on a priority basis to families from underprivileged areas with the lowest incomes, young people, sports movements and people helping to organize the Olympics, including city workers and traders.

But for those who are buying tickets, prices for the lower quays spots ranged from about $100 to $3,000. Approximately 2,00,000 people are expected to watch the opening ceremony from inside apartments or buildings overlooking the river.

Has Paris hosted the Olympic Games before Paris 2024?

Yes, Paris has hosted two Olympic Games in the past: the first one in 1900 (the second modern Olympics held in history) and one in 1924, exactly 100 years ago. This means it will join London as the only two cities to host the Olympic Games three times. London hosted the Olympic Games in 1908, 1948, and 2012.

When does the Paris 2024 Olympics end?

The Paris Olympics will end with a closing ceremony on August 11.

Where will the Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony be held?

The Paris Olympics will end with a Closing Ceremony on August 11 which will be held at the Stade de France.

What makes August 11 special for Indians?

India has won the highest number of medals at the Olympics — three — on August 11. This includes Abhinav Bindra’s gold in the 10m air rifle event and Yogeshwar Dutt’s bronze.

How many Indian athletes will be competing at the Paris Olympics?

117 athletes (plus a support staff of 140 people, thereby taking the final tally of India’s contingent to 257) are headed to Paris for the Olympics.

How many medallists from Tokyo 2020 are competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Out of the seven medallists from Tokyo 2020 Olympics, five — Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, a majority of the Indian men’s hockey team, PV Sindhu, and Lovlina Borgohain — will be in action at Paris 2024. The only two medallists missing are wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya.

How many sports has India won a medal in at past Olympics?

Indian athletes have won Olympic medals in eight disciplines: hockey, wrestling, shooting, athletics, badminton, boxing, weightlifting and tennis. Indian athletes have won 35 medals so far at the Olympic Games. India first participated at the Olympic Games in 1900, with a lone athlete, Norman Pritchard, winning two medals — both silver — in athletics and became the first Asian nation to win an Olympic medal.

Who are the flag-bearers of India at the Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony?

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and table tennis veteran Sharath Kamal will be India’s flag-bearers during the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

Who will be India’s Chef De Mission?

Olympic medal-winning rifle shooter Gagan Narang will be the Chef-de-Mission of India’s Paris 2024 Olympics contingent. He replaced boxing legend Mary Kom, who was initially named the CDM for the Indian contingent.

How many athletes are expected to compete at Paris 2024?

There will be as many as approximately 10,500 athletes.

How many countries will be represented at the Paris Olympics 2024?

There will be athletes from 206 nations competing at Paris 2024, besides a team representing refugees.

What is the Refugee Olympic Team and how many athletes will compete for it?

The IOC Refugee Olympic Team will represent the world’s displaced population from various regions. At Paris 2024, the IOC Refugee Olympic Team will be made up of 37 athletes who will be competing for medals across 12 sports.

How many medal events in Paris Olympics 2024?

In Paris 2024, there will be 329 medal events. 152 of them will be for women. 20 will be mixed gender.

What are the Olympic medals at Paris 2024 made of?

Each Olympic medal will have an original iron piece of the Eiffel Tower in it. These pieces of the Eiffel Tower were cut from girders and other bits that were swapped out of the Eiffel Tower during renovations. Since the French sometimes refer to their country as ‘L’Hexagone’ due to its geographical shape, the iron pieces from the Eiffel Tower inside the medals will bear a hexagonal form. A Paris-based jewellery house called Chaumet designed the medals. Around the iron pieces of the Eiffel Tower are disks of gold, silver or bronze. Games organisers have said that the metal is recycled, not newly minted.

Which country is expected to dominate the medals table?

USA. For the last seven Summer Olympics, Team USA has ended the Games at the top of the medals standings. This time too, according to predictions by Nielsen’s Gracenote, which released its latest Virtual Medal Table (VMT) forecast for the 2024 Games one month before the Paris 2024 Games were to begin, Team USA will top the medals tally. Gracenote’s forecast had the USA winning 123 medals, 10 more than it had won at Tokyo 2020. It also predicted China to finish second in the standings with 87 medals.

Are Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at Paris 2024?

After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the IOC initially recommended a ban from international competitions of athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus. Since then, IOC has allowed athletes from both nations to qualify as neutrals. Each qualified athlete is undergoing a vetting process by a three-member panel appointed by the IOC to ensure they meet certain eligibility criteria. According to a report in Reuters, not having actively supported the war in Ukraine and not having been contracted to any military or security agency are among the criteria. It must be noted that the IOC has barred Russian and Belarusian athletes from taking part in team competitions but are allowed to participate as neutrals — without flags or anthems being played and will be excluded from taking part in the opening parade. Russia has denounced the restrictions as discriminatory and accused the IOC of taking part in a “conspiracy” with Ukraine. The Russian Olympic Committee has paid compensation to 245 athletes who failed to meet the criteria allowing them to compete, the RIA state news agency reported.

Who is the oldest athlete competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Mario Deslauriers, who will represent Canada in the equestrian events, is the oldest athlete at Paris 2024. Deslauriers previously competed at the 1984 and 1988 Games before returning to the recent Tokyo Olympics after a 33-year gap. Incredibly, Deslauriers was 19 when he made his Olympics debut in 1984. At Paris 2024, he is 59 years old.

How many sports will there be at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

At the Paris Olympics 2024, there are 32 sports across 329 events. Here’s a list: Aquatics (Swimming, Marathon Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, Artistic Swimming), Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball (3×3, Basketball), Boxing, Breaking, Canoe (Canoe Sprint, Canoe Slalom), Cycling (BMX Freestyle, BMX Racing, Road Cycling, Track Cycling), Equestrian (Equestrian Eventing, Equestrian Dressage, Equestrian Jumping), Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics (Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics), Handball, Hockey, Judo, Modern Pentathlon, Rowing, Rugby (Rugby Sevens), Sailing, Shooting, Skateboarding, Sport Climbing, Surfing, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball (Beach Volleyball, Volleyball), Weightlifting, and Wrestling (Greco-Roman Wrestling, Freestyle Wrestling).

Who will broadcast the Paris Olympics 2024 in India?

JioCinema will be the official streaming service for the Paris Olympics.

What can you expect on the JioCinema stream for the Paris Olympics?

JioCinema has announced that it will have 20 concurrent feeds running simultaneously for the duration of Paris 2024. This will include 17 sports-wise feeds and three curated feeds (India Feed and the Women Athletes feed). There will also be a dedicated camera feed on the India float as it travels through the Seine River at the Opening Ceremony.

Where to catch live action from the Paris Olympics on television?

On television, Sports18 – 1, Sports18 – 1 HD, Sports18 – 2 will run India-focussed feed, Global Action will be available on Sports18 – 3. Sports18 – 1 and Sports18 – 1 HD will present the Games in English with Tamil and Telugu available on the language button. Sports18 – 2 will offer the Paris 2024 in Hindi. There will also be a dedicated camera feed on the India float as it travels through the Seine River at the Opening Ceremony.

What is the India House at the Paris Olympics?

This year an “India House” has been set up at the Park of Nations in Paris. The India House will be located at the Parc de la Villette in Paris. India is not the only one, it will be joining 14 other countries, including France, who will have similar houses during the Paris Olympics. The India House will serve as a home base for Indian athletes, where they could go to eat Indian meals. Fans can also visit the India House to meet with athletes.

After Paris 2024, where will the next Olympics be held?

The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in Paris and the 2028 Olympics will be held in Los Angeles.

What Olympic sports are being dropped in Paris 2024?

There are three sports that are being dropped from the Paris Olympics, which were there at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021: baseball, softball and karate.

Will the Paris Olympics see gender parity?

There will almost be gender parity at the Paris Olympics, according to The Associated Press. The IOC had set a goal of a 50-50 split among the more than 11,000 men and women, including backups, to compete at Paris 2024. However, the latest numbers from IOC suggest organizers might fall just short of that target. There is still a slight edge toward men among the 329 medal events at the Paris Olympics. The IOC has said there are 157 men’s events, 152 women’s events and 20 mixed-gender events. Of the 32 sports, 28 are “ fully gender equal,” the IOC said.

Are there non-binary athletes competing at Paris 2024?

According to The Associated Press, the registered entries to women’s events in Paris include two athletes who identify as nonbinary and transgender. Nikki Hiltz won the 1,500 meters event at the U.S. track and field trials last month and will make their Olympic debut at Stade de France. Quinn won Olympic gold with the Canadian football team in Tokyo three years ago and returns to help defend the title.

What sports have changed in Paris 2024?

Breaking, commonly known as breakdancing, will be included at the Olympics for the first time in Paris. Surfing, which made its Olympic debut in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, found a spot again in the Olympic program. But it is not being held in Paris. Or France, for that matter. Surfing at the 2024 Olympics will take place over 9,000 miles from the French Capital in Teahupo’o, located on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia. Like surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing are also back for a second time.

What is the oldest Olympic sport?

There are many sports that could stake a claim over the tag of the oldest Olympic sport. The ancient Olympic Games, as played by the Greeks, included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration and equestrian events. Wrestling was added in 708 BC. The ancient Olympic Games were initially a one-day event until 684 BC, when they were extended to three days. In the 5th century B.C, the Games were extended again to cover five days.

Where is the Athlete Village located for Paris 2024?

The main Athlete Villages for the Paris 2024 Olympics are located in Saint-Denis, Saint-Ouen and Ile-Saint-Denis (Carrefour Pleyel subway station). During the Paris 2024 Games, the Athlete Village will be set up by Paris 2024 organisers to accommodate 15,000 athletes, using modular partitions that will be reused and furniture with second-life solutions identified before the Games.

How many Athletes’ Villages are there?

Athletes at Paris 2024 will be accommodated in five different villages during the Games. The Olympic and Paralympic Village will be located in Seine-Saint-Denis. The Olympic Village in Marseille will be dedicated to sailing. The Olympic Village in Lille Métropole will host basketball and then handball. The Olympic and Paralympic Village in Châteauroux will be dedicated to shooting. The Olympic Village in Tahiti will be for surfing.

What will happen to the accommodations at the Athletes’ Village after the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Starting from 2025, it will be transformed into a sustainable urban neighborhood, comprising residential units, offices, and shops where nearly 12,000 people will live and work.

When will the Paris 2024 Paralympics start and end?

The Paris Paralympics will start on August 28 and will run till September 8. Around 4400 athletes are expected to compete in 22 sports.

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