The Games will be organized in a way that will benefit the citizens of France for decades to come. And so local authorities (cities, intercommunal administrative entities, departments and regions) and the sports movement (federations and sports clubs), can fully engage with the Games in 2024.Īnother core objective of the Olympics 2024 is a strong emphasis on sustainability. Under the Terre de Jeux 2024 label, the President of the Paris 2024 is aiming at strengthening the role of sport into the everyday lives of the French population. Sustainability at the forefront this Olympics 2024 A few miles away at Palace of Versailles, a horse race is underway, and the horses and riders seem as if they belong in its French gardens. The Eiffel Tower is hosting the triathlon, and the Seine itself serves as both a race course and an Olympics pool. And beneath the magnificent and newly restored glass roof of the Grand Palais, two fencers are standing ready en garde. The venerable Champs de Mars looks like a beach volleyball court and there is archery on the esplanade at Invalides.

Watched by the foodies indulging at Ladurée, the Champs Elysées has all of a sudden been transformed into a gigantic cycle track. What exactly would we see if we could travel 7 years forward in time and catch a glimpse of the Olympic village before anyone else?

How exciting is that? What to expect at the Games? Did you know? Paris is the only city in France to have ever hosted the Summer Olympics. After a century, Paris is going to be the host for the Olympics 2024 yet again! It will become the second city to host the Olympics three times, after hosting it 19.

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