In 2024, the 33rd Summer Olympic Games, the world's most anticipated sporting event, will be held in Paris, France. This is not only a stage for top athletes from all over the world, but also a global event that integrates creativity and culture.
Paris, a city full of romance and art, is hosting the Olympic Games for the third time after 1900 and 1924. The bidding process for the Olympic Games was fiercely competitive, with many cities participating in the competition. In the end, Paris, with its unique charm and advantages, succeeded in winning the right to host the event.
Preparations for the event have been in full swing. On the evening of 21 October 2019, the Paris 2024 Organising Committee unveiled the emblems of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The emblem contains the triple meaning of the Olympic gold medal, the Olympic flame and the symbol of the French Republic, the goddess Marina, symbolizing that Paris will host a friendly, people-oriented Olympic Games.
In order to ensure the smooth running of the Olympic Games, Paris has carried out a series of preparations. In April 2022, work began on the construction of the Marville Aquatics Centre for the Paris Olympics, which is expected to be completed in October 2023. In May of the same year, the renovation of the Champs-Élysées began, which will be greener and less polluting. On 3 February 2023, the Paris Organising Committee announced that the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay will begin in Marseille, France. In April 2023, the World Athletics Federation and the IOC finalized the format of the new race walking team event, which will make its debut at Paris 2024. In May 2023, the Paris Organising Committee announced the Olympic Test Plan, with test events at multiple venues to ensure the smooth running of the Games. On 23 June 2023, the Paris 2024 Olympic torch relay route was announced, with 10,000 "forerunners" passing through 64 regions.
On July 26, 2024, at 8:24 p.m., the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games will officially begin. Unlike previous editions, the opening ceremony of the Games will be held on the Seine, breaking with the long-standing tradition of the Summer Olympics being held only in stadiums for athletes and officials, and bringing a new visual experience to a global audience. On 26 July, the Paris Olympic torch will be lit at the Opening Ceremony, symbolizing the continuation and inheritance of the Olympic spirit.
Paris 2024 will feature 32 events (breaking dance, skateboarding, rock climbing and surfing), 329 events, 762 competitions, and 329 medals. These programs cover a variety of different sports and attract athletes from all over the world to compete.
Among the many competitions, there are many points of great interest. For example, swimming has always been one of the most popular events in the Olympics. China's Zhang Yufei, Qin Haiyang and other outstanding players are expected to show their outstanding strength in the pool and attack for the gold medal. Diving is also the strength of the Chinese team, and young players such as Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi will continue to shine on the diving platform. Table tennis as China's "national sport", the Chinese team has always had a strong strength, Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, Sun Yingsha and other famous players will defend the glory of Chinese table tennis. In addition, athletics, gymnastics, badminton and other events are also highly ornamental.
In order to achieve good results in the Paris Olympics, athletes from all over the world have carried out long-term and arduous training and preparation. They represent their country and region, with dreams and honors, and fight the field.
In addition to exciting sporting events, the Olympic Games are also a platform for cultural exchange. Athletes, spectators and staff from different countries and regions came together to experience and share diverse cultures. As the capital of art, Paris will showcase its unique cultural charm during the Olympic Games, allowing people to appreciate the romance and depth of France.
For spectators, the Paris 2024 Olympics will be a sporting feast not to be missed. Whether it's in person or on TV, you can feel the passion and charm of the Olympic Games. People can cheer on their favorite athletes and witness their push to the limits.
At the same time, the hosting of the Olympic Games will also have a positive impact on the economy, tourism and other aspects of Paris and even the whole of France. The influx of a large number of tourists will drive local consumption and promote the development of tourism. Infrastructure construction and investment related to the Olympics will also bring long-term benefits to the city's development.
However, there are some challenges to hosting an international sporting event of this magnitude. Safety and security is a top priority, and the safety of athletes, spectators and staff needs to be ensured. In addition, aspects such as the organization and management of the event, traffic management, and environmental sustainability all require careful planning and effective execution.
In anticipation of sports fans around the world, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are just around the corner. It will be another important chapter in the history of sport, inspiring people to strive for excellence, surpass themselves and demonstrate the Olympic spirit of solidarity, friendship and fair play. Let's look forward to the arrival of this sports event full of passion and dreams, and witness the athletes create miracles on the field in Paris!
Some of the highlights of the event
27 July: The first gold medal will be awarded in the shooting competition, which has always been one of the highlights of the Olympic Games, where sharpshooters from all over the world will compete for the important gold medal for their country.
28 July: Three youngsters are expected to make their debut in the women's street sport, where skateboarding will make its Olympic debut and young skateboarding players will showcase their skills and styles to add to the nascent sport.
July 29: Zhang Yufei, Qin Haiyang and other celebrities will compete for gold in the blue wave pool, and they have strong strength in swimming and are expected to win gold medals for the Chinese team.
30 July: The "Shatou" duo (Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha) will aim for the mixed doubles title in table tennis, and the strength of the national table tennis pair should not be underestimated, and they will face the challenge of strong opponents from various countries.
July 31: Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi, two young divers, joined hands to compete for gold, their wonderful performance is expected, and they are expected to amaze the audience again on the diving platform.
1 August: Liu Yukun and Du Linshu compete in the 50m rifle 3 positions, and the competition in the shooting event has been fierce, and they will go all out to achieve a good result.
August 2: A number of events will be launched in an all-round way, and Chinese athletes are expected to blossom in different fields to show the strong strength of Chinese sports.
3 August: Table tennis and badminton have always been China's dominant sports, and the Chinese team is expected to win gold medals in both events.
4 August: Gymnastics competitions take place in turn, with gymnasts competing for gold medals in each individual event and showcasing their skills.
5 August: The national badminton men's and women's singles will attack for gold on the same day, and Chinese badminton players will show their fighting spirit in the men's and women's singles competitions.
6 August: The diving duo will compete with the female divers in the competition.
August 7: The "Power Group" will make its debut, and weightlifting and other strength events will attract a lot of attention, and the performance of the Chinese weightlifting team is worth paying attention to.
August 8: The "Dream Team" will compete for the men's three-meter springboard title, and the Chinese diving team has a traditional advantage in this event and is expected to continue its glory.
August 9: The national table tennis men's team will attack the title defense, and the team competition will test the team's cooperation and strength, and the Chinese team will fight to defend the title.
August 10: The diving "Dream Team" will usher in the final match, which will be the last competition of the diving event, and the Chinese team is expected to end the game with a perfect performance.
11 August: As the Olympics come to an end, Li Wenwen aims to defend her title in the women's weightlifting event, capping off the Chinese delegation's performance.
The Paris Olympics have a tight and exciting schedule, with every day full of games to watch and exciting moments to watch. Athletes from all over the world will show their strength and style on this stage, and spectators from all over the world will witness the Olympic spirit shine together. Whether it is the track and field arena that pursues speed and passion, the gymnasium that shows skills and art, or the swimming pool where the blue waves ripple, every corner will be full of challenges and dreams, hard work and glory. Let's look forward to every wonderful moment of this sports feast!
Ticketing & Tours
Some ticket information for the Paris Olympics has also been announced, nearly half of the ticket prices are no more than 100 euros, the lowest ticket price is 24 euros (about 166 yuan), and the highest ticket price is 950 euros (about 6562 yuan), which provides the opportunity for the majority of sports fans to watch the games.
With the Olympics just around the corner, so is the travel buzz in Paris. According to data from a number of online travel platforms, the popularity of flight bookings to Paris has increased significantly year-on-year, and the popularity of hotel bookings in the heart of Paris has also increased significantly. In the first week of the Olympic Games, the average price of flights to Paris from major cities in China increased significantly month-on-month.
2024年巴黎奥运会和残奥会的口号是"Let's open the games wide",中文可译为"奥运更开放"。
The slogan was unveiled on July 25, 2022, on the second anniversary of the countdown to the opening of the Paris Olympic Games. Paris Organising Committee President Estanguet explains the meaning of the slogan: the slogan is about the hope that the charm of the Olympic Games will be appreciated by all spectators, and it is also the driving force behind the Paris Organising Committee. It represents a power to open people's hearts and minds to stop seeing differences as obstacles; It is the common dream of all those who have participated in this Olympic Games in different ways, and through this Olympic Games, the importance of sports in social life will be further strengthened; It is also a vision to showcase the best of France to the world through the Paris Olympics, especially its courage, creativity and innovative spirit.
"Let's open the games wide"这句口号的设计较为精巧,它来自于"Let's open our eyes wide"(睁大眼睛,打开眼界)、"Let's open wide the wings"(把大蒜剥开)以及"Let's open our mouths wide"(把嘴巴张大)等表述。 其中"open"指代的是主语"we",连接的是奥运会组织者和公众。