The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad and officially branded as Paris
2024, is an upcoming international multi-sport event scheduled to take place from 26 July to 11 August
2024 in France, with some competitions starting on 24 July.
The 2024 Summer Olympics may seem like they’re ages away — after all, we still have to get through the
upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing — but the Games have already been making headlines since
France was confirmed as the host nation in 2017. We took the liberty of rounding up everything that’s
been made available thus far.
Where Are the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Paris, the city of love and France’s capital, is set to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Games will be
primarily held in the official host city; however, some events will take place outside the city limits, in
nearby cities such as Versailles. During coverage, expect to see plenty of landmarks deeply rooted in
Parisian history like the Seine River, Grand Palais, and Eiffel Tower.
When Will the 2024 Paris Olympics Take Place?
The Paris Games will begin on Friday, 26 July, 2024, and conclude on Sunday, 11 Aug., 2024.
Has Paris Ever Hosted the Olympics Before?
Yes! In fact, the 2024 Olympics will mark Paris’s third time hosting the Summer Games — an impressive
milestone only London has conquered thus far. Additionally, France will be returning as the host nation for
the sixth time. France hosted the Summer Games in 1904 and 1924, both of which were set in Paris, and
the Winter Games in 1924 (Chamonix), 1968 (Grenoble), and 1992 (Albertville). Suffice to say, France
knows a thing or two about hosting the Olympics.
Will There Be Any New Sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
In addition to the usual summer sports like gymnastics and swimming, breakdancing has been added to
the Olympic lineup for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Like skateboarding and surfing, which are making
their Olympic debut in Tokyo, breakdancing is expanding the definition of Olympic sports and has become
one of the most talked about events in recent memory. Fans will also be happy to see Paris include those
newer sports like sport climbing, karate, and yes, skateboarding and surfing, in the 2024 Games, too.
How Can I Get Tickets For the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A ticket service provider has yet to be announced by the IOC or Paris Organising Committee for the 2024
Summer Olympics — be sure to check the official Paris 2024 Olympics page frequently so you don’t miss
out on a chance to catch your favourite athletes in action!
How Can I Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Per usual, the 2024 Paris Games will be available for viewing on NBC and its affiliated platforms for those
located in the United States. This is part of the exclusive contract the IOC granted NBC in 2014, which
states that the network has exclusive broadcasting rights to both the Summer and Winter Olympics
through 2032.
Over 100 athletes will represent India in 69 medal events across 16 sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics,
which officially gets underway on July 26 in France.
However, the initial stages of a few sports, including football, rugby sevens, handball and archery will kick
off before the Opening Ceremony. The Paris 2024 Olympics will be live-streamed and telecast in India for
free.
India’s first engagement at Paris 2024 will be in the archery ranking rounds on July 25 with a six-member
team, including Deepika Kumari and Tarundeep Rai set to compete.
India enter Paris 2024 on the back of their most successful Olympic performance at Tokyo 2020, where
athletes from India won seven medals – one gold, two silvers and four bronze – in Tokyo.
Neeraj Chopra, who won the men’s javelin throw gold at Tokyo 2020, made history by becoming the first
Indian to win an Olympic medal in athletics.
It was also only the second individual gold medal in India’s history after Abhinav Bindra’s success in
men’s 10m air rifle shooting at the Beijing 2008 Games.
Neeraj, the reigning world and Asian Games champion, will be in Paris to defend his title and will be in
action on August 6 and 8.
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, badminton player PV Sindhu, boxer Lovlina Borgohain are the other individual
Olympic medallist in India’s 112-member strong contingent to Paris.
The Indian men’s hockey team which won bronze at Tokyo 2020 to end a 41-year medal drought will also
be in Paris to sustain the momentum garnered in Japan three years back. A medal from Paris will also be
a fitting farewell to legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who announced he will retire after the upcoming
Summer Games.
Young guns like hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, badminton stars Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag
Shetty, world champion boxer Nikhat Zareen, tennis player Sumit Nagal and wrestler Antim Panghal will
also look to stamp their authority in Paris.
Shooter Manu Bhaker, meanwhile, will hope to put her Tokyo 2020 disappointment behind her as she
spearheads a 21-member Indian shooting team in Paris.
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna, aged 44, will be the oldest athlete while
swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu at 14 is the youngest competitor.
Athletics is the largest contributor to the Indian contingent with 29. Avinash Sable, Annu Rani, Kishore
Jena and Tajinerpal Singh Toor are the other big names in athletics.
Badminton star PV Sindhu will be chasing history in Paris and will be looking to become the first Indian to
win three individual Olympic medals after a silver at Rio 2016 and bronze at Tokyo 2020.
History will also be made by equestrian Anush Agarwalla, who is all set to become the first Indian to
compete in dressage events at the Olympics.
WHERE TO WATCH PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS TELECAST LIVE IN INDIA
The Paris 2024 Olympics will be telecast live across several Sports18 Network TV channels in India.
The Sports18 1 and Sports 18 1 HD TV channels will offer Paris 2024 broadcast in English, with Tamil
and Telugu as local language options
How To Watch 2024 PARIS SUMMER OLYMPICS Live
