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With any story, there are always surprising bits and pieces waiting to be discovered. Let's take a break from the formalities of
the Olympics for a second and dive into some fun facts you may not have known about the Paris 2024 Games!
Did you know that it’s not the first time that France is hosting the Olympics? The last time the city welcomed the Games was in 1924, a century ago! Since then, there have been some huge changes – check it out:
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Paris Olympics 1924 |
Paris Olympics 2024 |
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Sports |
17 |
32 |
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Events |
126 |
329 |
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Athletes |
3,089 |
10,500 |
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National Olympic Committees |
44 |
Over 200 |
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Olympic Village |
Colombes |
near Saint-Denis stadium |
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Spectators |
625,000 |
6.8 million tickets sold |
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New sports |
Female fencing Demonstration sports: Basque pelota, savate (French boxing), canoe and canne de combat |
Sport climbing |
For the first time in Olympic history, the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will defy tradition by not taking
place in a stadium. Instead, it should be held along the Seine River, with athletes parading on boats representing their nations –
a sight not to be missed. And what’s more, admission will be free for most spectators along the upper quays!
In response to calls for better support for parenting athletes, breastfeeding sportswomen will have access to rooms at a nearby hotel, allowing them to stay with their infants or have fathers care for them.
Lost in the City of Lights? Paris Metro's has got your back with its latest tech upgrade. RATP has equipped over 3,000 ticketing agents with handheld AI translation devices which can translate between French and 16 languages.
Dive deeper into Paris 2024 with Alliance Francaise de Melbourne.
Visit our dedicated page for French language courses, corporate workshops and events around the Olympic Games.
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