The Paris Olympics 2024 is set to be a spectacular event, showcasing the best athletes from around the world competing in a wide range of sports. The organizers have carefully selected the venues for each sport to ensure that the athletes have the best possible conditions to perform at their highest level. Here’s a breakdown of the sports events and their respective venues:
| Sport | Events | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | 5 | Esplanade des Invalides |
| Athletics | 48 | Stade de France* |
| Badminton | 5 | Porte de la Chapelle Arena |
| Basketball | 4 | Bercy Arena* |
| Boxing | 13 | Roland-Garros Stadium |
| Breaking | 2 | La Concorde 1 |
| Canoe & Kayak | 16 | Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium |
| Cycling | 22 | Saint Quentin en Yveline Velodrome* |
| Diving | 8 | Aquatics Centre |
| Equestrian | 6 | Chateau de Versailles |
| Fencing | 12 | Grand Palais |
| Football | 2 | Parc des Princes* |
| Golf | 2 | Golf National |
| Gymnastics | 18 | Bercy Arena* |
| Handball | 2 | Pierre Mauroy Stadium* |
| Hockey | 2 | Stade Yves-du-Manoir |
| Judo | 15 | Champs de Mars Arena |
| Modern Pentathlon | 2 | Chateau de Versailles* |
| Rowing | 14 | Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium |
| Rugby | 2 | Stade de France |
| Sailing | 10 | Marseille Marina |
| Shooting | 15 | Chateauroux Shooting Centre |
| Skateboarding | 4 | La Concorde 3 |
| Sport Climbing | 4 | Le Bourget Sport Climbing Venue |
| Surfing | 2 | Teahupo’o Beach, Tahiti |
| Swimming | 37 | Paris La Defense Arena* |
| Synchronized Swimming | 2 | Aquatics Centre |
| Table Tennis | 5 | South Paris Arena 4 |
| Taekwondo | 8 | Grand Palais |
| Tennis | 5 | Roland-Garros Stadium |
| Triathlon | 3 | Eiffel Tower Stadium |
| Volleyball | 4 | South Paris Arena I* |
| Water Polo | 2 | Paris La Defense Arena* |
| Weightlifting | 10 | South Paris Arena 6 |
| Wrestling | 18 | Champs de Mars Arena |
Venue Highlights
- Stade de France: This iconic stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the athletics and rugby events.
- Bercy Arena: This versatile arena will be the venue for basketball and gymnastics events.
- Roland-Garros Stadium: Known for hosting the French Open tennis tournament, this stadium will also be the venue for boxing and tennis events.
- Eiffel Tower Stadium: The triathlon events will take place in the shadow of the famous Eiffel Tower.
Water Sports
The Paris Olympics 2024 will feature a range of water sports, including:
- Diving (8 events)
- Swimming (37 events)
- Synchronized Swimming (2 events)
- Water Polo (2 events)
These events will take place at the state-of-the-art Aquatics Centre and the Paris La Defense Arena.
Combat Sports
Combat sports have always been a highlight of the Olympics, and Paris 2024 will be no exception. The following combat sports will be featured:
- Boxing (13 events)
- Judo (15 events)
- Taekwondo (8 events)
- Wrestling (18 events)
These events will take place at the Grand Palais and the Champs de Mars Arena.
Other Notable Sports
In addition to the above, there are many other exciting sports events to look forward to at Paris 2024:
| Sport | Events | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | 5 | Esplanade des Invalides |
| Badminton | 5 | Porte de la Chapelle Arena |
| Cycling | 22 | Saint Quentin en Yvelines Velodrome |
| Equestrian | 6 | Chateau de Versailles |
| Golf | 2 | Golf National |
| Skateboarding | 4 | La Concorde 3 |
| Surfing | 2 | Teahupo’o Beach, Tahiti |
The Paris Olympics 2024 promises to be an unforgettable event, with a wide range of sports and world-class venues. Whether you’re a fan of traditional Olympic sports like athletics and swimming, or newer additions like skateboarding and surfing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With the best athletes from around the world competing for gold, silver, and bronze medals, it’s sure to be a thrilling two weeks of competition.