The highly anticipated Paris Summer Olympics are set to kick off on July 26, following a delayed Tokyo Games due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With 10,500 athletes from 206 countries competing for 329 gold medals in 32 sports, the event will take place over a 19-day period. The opening ceremony will be held on July 26 at 7:30 pm local time, with the Olympics concluding on August 11 at the Stade de France for the closing ceremony.
Numerous venues in and around Paris, as well as in other cities like Lyon and Marseille, will host the various sporting events. French Polynesia’s Tahiti will even host surfing events, over 10,000 miles away from the rest of the venues. The political landscape in France, following recent legislative elections, will see Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s resignation, although his government will remain in a caretaker role to ensure the Games run smoothly. French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged the country’s readiness to host the event.
Viewers from around the globe can tune in to watch the Paris 2024 Olympics, with Al Jazeera offering coverage online. With a detailed schedule and results available on the official Olympics website, fans can keep track of their favorite sports and athletes. As the world’s largest multisport event, the Paris Olympics promise to showcase a wide array of athletic talent in a variety of competitions across the city and beyond.
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