Date
July 26 to August 11
Teams
206
Country
Paris, France
Events
350
Athletes
10,500
Sport and Solidarity
The Paris 2024 Games embodied the spirit of unity and peace, as athletes from around the world came together to celebrate Olympic values under the banner of “Games Wide Open” Which expresses openness, participation, and diversity.
The course was based on historical sites such as Seine andEiffel Tower andPalace of Versailles In organizing the competitions, which gave them a unique artistic and cultural character that enhanced Paris’s status as a capital of both sports and art.
Youthful, Urban, and Gender-Equal
Paris 2024 was the first Olympic Games in history to achieve A complete gender balance The participants were equally divided between men and women, with each group comprising 50% of the participants. Urban sports such as... Skiing, climbing, and surfing To bring the new generation closer to the Olympic movement and to highlight cultural and sporting diversity globally.
Sustainable Operations and Legacy
The Paris 2024 Games relied on the use of 95% of pre-existing facilities With the aim of reducing the carbon footprint.
The medals were also designed in a distinctive symbolic way that includes Original pieces from the Eiffel TowerRenewable energy and environmentally friendly transportation were used in most operations.
The Games embodied a new vision for the Olympic Games: Sustainable, open, and inclusive It connects history and innovation to serve future generations.