Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics

Paris has played a role in hosting the Modern Summer Olympics twice before 2024. 1900 following the first Modern Games Olympics in Athens Greece then in 1924. Now more recently, in 2024 starting July 26th. Paris will be the second city, in the Modern Games, to have hosted three Olympiads when Paris hosts the 2024 Summer Olympics, the other being London (1908, 1948, 2012). Los Angeles will be the third in 2028 (1932, 1984, 2028).

1900 Summer Olympics

The 1900 Summer Olympics (the Games of the II Olympiad) were the second modern Olympics and the inaugural hosted outside of Athens, Greece. The 1900 Summer Olympics were held simultaneously with the 1900 World's Fair. The events took place between 14 May 1900 and 28 October 1900, with 28 nations participating in 95 events. The French team topped the unofficial medal count, finishing with three times as many medals as the second-place United States, while fielding ten times as many athletes. 95 events were held and a total of 997 athletes competed, (22 Women, 975 Men).

1924 Summer Olympics

The 1924 Summer Olympics (the Games of the VIII Olympiad) were the second to be held after World War I. Showing a collective unity after the war, 44 nations competed in 126 different events between 4 May 1924 and 27 July 1924. Germany was not invited to the games due to security reasons. Unlike the previous time France hosted the Olympics, the French athletes did not have a high medal count, finishing 3rd in the unofficial medal count with only 28 medals. Moreover, the bidding process for the 1924 Summer Olympics involved six cities, with Paris being chosen over Amsterdam, Barcelona, Los Angeles, Prague, and Rome. The decision was made during the 20th IOC Session in Lausanne in 1921. The estimated cost of hosting these Games was 10,000,000 F. Despite daily attendance figures reaching up to 60,000, the Olympics incurred a significant financial loss, with total receipts amounting to 5,496,610F. The United States emerged as the top medal-winning country, securing the most gold and overall medals with 229 athletes, surpassing France's contingent of 401 athletes.

2024 Summer Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics (the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad) will take place from 26 July 2024 to 11 August 2024. The Paris 2024 Olympic bid was announced as the winner of the bidding process on 13 September 2017, following unsuccessful bid attempts for previous Olympiads. This will be the third time Paris hosts the olympics. Moreover, on February 29, 2024, France and Qatar signed multiple agreements to enhance security measures for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The agreements were signed by Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force of Qatar, and Gerald Darmanin, the French Minister of Interior and Overseas Territories. These security enhancements, which will be implemented from 2024 to 2027, range from foot patrols to cyber security to create a safe environment for the international sporting event. On 28 March 2024, Poland's Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz stated, "Poland's armed forces will join an international coalition established by France with the goal of supporting preparations and securing the Summer Olympic Games in 2024" .

On April 2, 2024, The British Olympic Association received criticism following the introduction of '''Union Jack flags available in various color shades in addition to the traditional red, white, and blue option. The flags were available for fans to purchase in the official Team GB shop for £12.99 ahead of the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.

On April 3, 2024, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani met with various officials and security leaders, such as Nasser Al Khelaifi and Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour Al Thani, ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris, to discuss security operations.

On April 15, 2024, Emmanuel Macron visited the Grand Palais construction site in Paris. This site, undergoing renovations since 2021, is designated to accommodate the Olympic and Paralympic fencing and taekwondo events.

For the 2024 Olympics in Paris, approximately 11,000 dedicated athletes are diligently training worldwide. Meanwhile, the Paris Mint holds around 5,000 gold, silver, and bronze medals, awaiting the top three athletes in each event who will be awarded these prestigious honors.

On April 16, 2024, Le Monde reported that the Olympic flame is set to reach Marseille on May 8, following its voyage across the Mediterranean. Carried by approximately 10,000 torchbearers, this iconic representation of peace and solidarity will conclude its route in Paris.

2024 Summer Paralympics

The 2024 Summer Paralympics will be the seventeenth Paralympics and will take place between 28 August 2024 and 8 September 2024 following the Summer Olympics and will bring together 4,400 of the best Paralympic competitors in the globe. These games represent a historic occasion as Paris hosts the Paralympics for the first time in its history, and marks the second time that France has been chosen to host the Paralympic Games. Previously, the 1992 Winter Paralympics were jointly hosted by Tignes and Albertville.

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External links

Paris 2024 Olympic Games official website