Foreword:
As the world turns its eyes to the City of Light for the grand sports event known as the 2024 Summer Olympics, there’s a palpable sense of anticipation. The event promises a spectacular celebration of athletic prowess, unity, and athletes’ spirit. Athletes from around the globe will gather to push the boundaries and create moments of triumph and inspiration that will be recorded for generations. Every person around the world is eagerly anticipating the great achievements that will be made for their country.
The 2024 Summer Olympics, also known as the 2024 Paris Olympics, is an international multi-sport event in France from July 24, 2024, to August 11, 2024. Paris is the host city for the 2024 Olympics, with an event held in 16 additional cities spread across Metropolitan France. As an extra fact, Paris became the second city to host the Summer Olympics three times in 1900, 1924, and 2024 (Recent). Also, the 2024 Paris Olympics features the debut of breakdancing as an Olympic sport and will be the final Olympic Games. Summer Olympic Games are usually held once every four years. The first games took place in 1896 in Athens, Greece, and this first international multi-sport event was organized by the International Olympic Committee founded by Pierre de Coubertin. As everyone knows, the Olympic medals are also part of its fame. The President of the Paris 2024 Olympic Committee, Tony Estanguet, revealed the Olympic medals for the games, which feature embedded hexagon-shaped tokens of scrap iron taken from the original construction of the Eiffel Tower as a memory of Paris.
Every Olympic event starts with the torch relay, and this year, 100 days before the games, the 2024 Summer Olympics began with the Olympic torch relay and incredible Olympic flame on April 16, 2024, in Olympia, Greece. Greek rower Stefanos Douskos was the first torchbearer. The torch relay is expected to have 10,000 torchbearers and visit over 400 settlements in 65 French territories, including the six overseas. On July 14, 2024, the Olympic torch relay arrived in Paris, and it started the journey’s final stage, which ended on July 26 at the opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics began on July 26, 2024. The parade of athletes was conducted as a boat parade along the Seine from Pont d’Austerlitz to Pont d’lena, and many cultural segments took place at various landmarks along the route. The ceremony had many notable moments in France’s history, and it also held the theme of love and shared humanity, which was mentioned by many people who witnessed the event. The ceremony featured music performances by musician Lady Gaga, singer Aya Nakamura, heavy metal band Gojira, and soprano Marina Viotti. Also, many celebrities participated in the event to make it even more beautiful with their presence. In this year 2024 Summer Olympics, for the first time, the cauldron was not illuminated through combustion; LED lighting systems and aerosol water jets simulated the flames. After the grand event’s incredible start, let us dive into more details about the games and players doing their best to raise their name and country in standing.
2024 Summer Olympics Venue
| Events | Venue |
| Athletics | Stade de France, Hotel de Ville and Trocadero (Pont d’lena) |
| Basketball | Pierre Mauroy Stadium and Bercy Arena |
| Boxing | Arena Paris Nord and Stade Roland Garros |
| Football | Stade Velodrome and Parc Olympique Lyonnais |
| Golf | Le Golf National |
| Rugby Seven | Stade de France |
| Tennis | Stade Roland Garros |
2024 Summer Olympic Games
Athletics:
In the 2024 Paris Olympics, athletics are scheduled to start on August 1, 2024, and run until August 11, 2024. Athletics games feature a total of 48 medal events across three distinct sets: Track and Field, Road Running, and Racewalking. Notably, Keely Hodgkinson won her first gold medal in the Women’s 800 meters. And in Men’s 200 meters, American Sprinter Noah Lyles finished with his excellent speed and secured gold. Uganda Athlete Joshua Cheptegei won gold in the 10,000 meters with undeniable confidence.
Basketball:
Basketball was included in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and many nations brought their talented players to be recognized in this grand event. As for the men’s & women’s Basketball events, the preliminary rounds ended, and the quarter-finals started moving toward the finals fiercely. Canada, Australia, and Greece performed well in games and stood on top of other teams in the men’s division, while Spain and Serbia stood leading in the women’s division. The Men’s Gold Medal game (Finals) will be played on August 11, 2024, the Bronze Medal game will be played on August 10, 2024, and the Women’s Gold Medal game also Bronze Medal game will be played on August 11, 2024. As for finished events, in the Men’s 3×3 Basketball, the Netherlands won the gold; in the Women’s 3×3 division, Germany won the gold medal.
Boxing:
Boxing is a thrilling part of the 2024 Summer Olympics, featuring intense clashes and competition between participants across many weight categories for both men and women. Familiar Boxing fans are excited to go through worldwide in the 2024 Summer Olympics. While Women’s Lightweight gets to the final bout, W.L. Yang and K. Harrington are set to fight for gold, and the other categories, like Women’s Flyweight and Welterweight, are still in the Semi-finals. The men’s Flyweight final is set for August 9, 2024, between B. Bennama and H. Dusmatov. Other categories of Men’s boxing are still in the semi-finals and will end before August 11, 2024.
Football:
Football is one of the most famous games among sports fans, and knowing it will be included in the 2024 Summer Olympics, football fans expect and await to know the final winners to earn the gold medal. In the Men’s division, France and Spain are set to play in finals on August 9, 2024, and Egypt will play against Morocco to decide the Bronze Medal winner on August 8, 2024. In the Women’s division, Brazil and Spain will be played in the Semi-finals to move up to finals on August 7, 2024, while the United States and Germany are set to face each other in another semi-final game. Two semi-final winners will play in the finals to secure their gold medal.
Golf:
The 2024 Summer Olympics golf competition is held at Picturesque Le Golf National. The Competition is filled with the world’s best golfers vying for the top spot. In the Men’s division, Scottie Scheffler from the USA clinched the gold medal with his incredible final round, scoring 62 and finishing at 19-under par. The Women’s division has not ended yet; they are expected to play their final game on August 10, 2024, to find the gold medal winner.
Rugby Sevens:
The 2024 Summer Olympics Rugby Sevens tournament started on July 24 and ended on July 30 at the Stade de France. A total of 24 teams from various nations participated, including both men’s and women’s divisions. In the Men’s tournament, France won its first-ever gold medal in Rugby Sevens by beating Fiji in the finals. New Zealand emerged victorious in the Women’s division by defeating Australia with outstanding performance and winning the gold medal.
Tennis:
In this 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Tennis was held from July 27 to August 4, 2024, at Stade Roland Garros. The gold medal winners in all categories are Novak Djokovic, who won the gold in Men’s Singles, Australian player Matthew Ebden, and John Peers, who won in Men’s doubles. Zheng Qinwen won the gold medal in Women’s singles, while Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini won in Women’s doubles. In the Mixed doubles category, Czech Republic Katerina Siniakova and Tomas Machac won the gold medal.
Top Performing Countries in this 2024 Summer Olympics:
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| United States of America | 21 | 30 | 28 |
| China | 21 | 18 | 14 |
| France | 13 | 16 | 19 |
| Australia | 13 | 12 | 8 |
| Great Britain | 12 | 13 | 17 |
| Republic of Korea | 11 | 8 | 7 |
| Japan | 10 | 5 | 11 |
| Italy | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Netherlands | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Germany | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Social and Economic Impact of 2024 Summer Olympics
With this 2024 Summer Olympics hosted in Paris, France holds great economic and social impact in their country. While listing the Economic Development, many job requirements bloomed in construction, hospitality, tourism, and event management, leading many unemployed people to return to society. With this Grand Olympic event, millions of visitors were attracted, boosting the economy through many accommodations, food, etc. While looking over the social impact, the Olympics were a catalyst for urban renewal to improve the housing, public spaces, and environmental conditions, which led to a new face for the city. Also, through the games, people will get inspired, participate in sports, and lead healthy lifestyles. At the same time, competing with others will foster a sense of national pride and unity among other national players. While standing to place a record for the future about 2024 Summer Olympics, it also gives a global spotlight for Paris to learn more about their culture, history, and values worldwide.
Afterword:
As curtains started falling, we still have not been through every nook and cranny, but we have learned some notable information about the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. And with all the games in the Olympics concluding, the closing ceremony drew near. On August 11, 2024, at Stade de France, the closing ceremony was scheduled to take place. With the title “Records” the ceremony will feature over a hundred performers, including acrobats, dancers, and circus artists. In this Olympics, we witnessed many players’ potential heightened and placed records, and some fell with bits of regrettable memories. Still, the 2024 Summer Olympics stands great for their grand sports event. At the end of this event, every player and fan hold a similar thought: Let’s keep the Olympic flame burning bright in our hearts. Check out our website and learn more about other events to stay updated on sports.
