Paris Olympics 2024 FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions and Everything You Need to Know
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A full moon rises behind the Olympic rings hanging from the Eiffel Tower in Paris (AP)
Here are some of the frequently asked questions and everything you need to know for 2024 Paris Olympics.
After a gap of 100 years, the Olympics return to Paris, as the French capital will host the 33rd Summer Games from July 26 to August 11.
More than 10,500 athletes representing 206 national Olympic Committees will compete at the 16-day multi-sports event with more than 30,000 security officers on duty.
The Paris Olympics will see several firsts, with an opening ceremony on barges along the river Seine instead of the traditional ceremony in an Olympic stadium.
The Games will also incorporate the city’s major landmarks, including the Eiffel tower, into the competitions, many of which will be staged in urban areas across the city.
It will also be the first Olympics to have gender parity, with equal numbers of men and women participating.
Paris Olympics 2024 FAQs
When will be Paris 2024 Games be held?
The 2024 Olympic Games will be from Friday 26 July to Sunday 11 August in Paris.
Where can I buy tickets for the Paris 2024 Games?
Tickets for different sessions will be released daily until the end of the Olympic Games. Some sessions are already sold out as available tickets can be bought at – tickets.paris2024.org
What will be the public transport service during the Games?
All venues for the 2024 Pairs Olympics will be served by public transportation with services from all train, RER, metro, tramway, and bus lines in Paris and its surrounding region.
How to attend or watch sporting events for free?
Some sporting events at Paris 2024 Olympics will be freely accessible to the public. These events mainly include outdoor competitions such as – road events such as triathlon, road cycling, cycling, marathon, race walking, and marathon swimming, surfing, sailing and other such water events taking place along the Seine from the riverbanks in certain areas.
What are the key venues for Paris Olympics?
There are 11 venues for Paris Olympics – Stade De France, Roland-Garros Stadium, Parc Des Princes, Place De La Concorde, Stade Vélodrome, Grand Palais, Champ De Mars Arena & Eiffel Tower Stadium, Esplanade Des Invalides, Château De Versailles, Teahupo’O, Yves-Du-Manoir Stadium.
What is the mascot for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
The Paris 2024 mascots are little Phrygian caps – named the Phryges.
What is the schedule for Indians?
Here’s the complete schedule for all of India’s 117 athletes for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
What is India House at the Paris Olympics?
India will have its own pavilion, the India House, for the first time ever at the 2024 Olympic Games.
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