{"id":27562,"date":"2024-04-17T11:51:55","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T11:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/?p=27562"},"modified":"2024-04-17T11:51:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T11:51:59","slug":"paris-olympics-2024-complete-guide-to-dates-events-and-streaming-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/news\/paris-olympics-2024-complete-guide-to-dates-events-and-streaming-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Paris Olympics 2024: Complete Guide to Dates, Events, and Streaming Options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Get ready for the Paris Olympics 2024, a spectacular global sports event set to captivate audiences from July 26 to August 11. Hosted in the iconic city of Paris, France, these Games promise to be an unforgettable celebration of athleticism and international camaraderie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Highlights of the Paris Olympics 2024:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Opening Ceremony<\/strong>: The grand opening is scheduled for July 26, 2024, along the scenic Seine River. This marks the beginning of the Games, which will feature a variety of sports and athletes from around the globe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Olympic Flame and Torch Relay<\/strong>: The Olympic flame, symbolizing peace and unity, was lit in a traditional ceremony at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece. Following a 5,000-kilometer relay across Greece involving over 600 torchbearers, the flame will journey to Marseille aboard the historic three-masted ship, the Belem. It is set to arrive in France on May 8, signaling the start of its tour through the host nation until the closing ceremony.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Historical Context<\/strong>: Paris will proudly host the Olympics for the third time, having previously welcomed the world in 1900 and 1924. This year&#8217;s event is poised to reflect the ideals of the Olympic Agenda, promoting a more inclusive, youthful, and sustainable approach to the Games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s New in 2024?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gender Parity<\/strong>: For the first time in Olympic history, there will be an equal number of female and male competitors, adhering to the International Olympic Committee\u2019s commitment to gender equality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovative Sports<\/strong>: Expect a thrilling lineup of traditional and modern sports, highlighting the Games\u2019 evolution to include more urban and youth-oriented competitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It&#39;s going to be special \ud83e\udd29<br><br>100 days to go until the Paris 2024 Olympics!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Paris2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#Paris2024<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BBCOlympics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#BBCOlympics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PNHBSC2lMa\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/PNHBSC2lMa<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BBC Sport (@BBCSport) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BBCSport\/status\/1780491475400188128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 17, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Events and Schedule:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/olympics.com\/en\/paris-2024\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Paris Olympics 2024 <\/a>will kick off with preliminary soccer and rugby matches on July 24. The official competitions begin two days later, encompassing a wide range of sports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Dates<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>July 30: Women\u2019s Gymnastics Team Final<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August 1: Women\u2019s Gymnastics Individual All-Around Final<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August 3: Women\u2019s Swimming 800-meter Freestyle and 100-meter Track and Field Final<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August 4: Men\u2019s 100-meter Track and Field Final<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August 10 and 11: Closing days will feature gold-medal games in men&#8217;s basketball, women&#8217;s soccer, and women\u2019s basketball.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to watch Paris Olympics 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Television<\/strong>: NBC will offer extensive coverage, including at least nine hours of live Olympic broadcasts each day, ensuring fans don\u2019t miss out on key finals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online Streaming<\/strong>: The games will also be available on NBC\u2019s streaming service, Peacock, providing flexible viewing options for everyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready for the Paris Olympics 2024, a spectacular global sports event set to captivate audiences from July 26 to August 11. Hosted in the iconic city of Paris, France, these Games promise to be an unforgettable celebration of athleticism and international camaraderie. Key Highlights of the Paris Olympics 2024: What\u2019s New in 2024? 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