The Olympics are held once every four years, and 2024 is another Olympic year, with this edition set to be hosted in the city of Paris, France.

From the events and dates to the venues, here is all you need to know about the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will run from July 26 to August 11, taking place over a 19-day period, with athletes, including footballers, all aiming to achieve the unique feat of winning an Olympic gold medal.

Why is Paris hosting the Olympics?

Paris was not handed the Olympic torch; they earned it! Cities compete through a rigorous bidding process that considers factors like infrastructure, finances, and a strong national Olympic committee.

Paris and Los Angeles were the two cities left in contention after multiple cities withdrew their bids, and France’s capital was awarded the Games at the 131st IOC Session in Lima, Peru, on September 13, 2017.

Paris is a seasoned Olympic host, having held the Games twice before (1900 and 1924), and this experience will count towards having a well-organised event. Paris will become the second city ever to host the Summer Olympics three times, after London, which hosted it in 1908, 1948, and 2012.

Paris boasts impressive sporting facilities and well-developed transportation networks, with the Stade de France being the centrepiece of the Games.

When will the Paris 2024 Olympics start? (Paris Olympics dates)

The official start of the Paris 2024 Olympics hinges on a spectacular opening ceremony, but there's a twist.

While the ceremony officially takes place on Friday, July 26, 2024, some sporting events actually begin two days earlier.

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