The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics is set to be a celebration of athleticism, unity, and international camaraderie. Returning to Paris for the first time since 1924, the Games will feature athletes competing across a multitude of sports, set against the backdrop of the City of Light’s iconic landmarks.
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Top athletes from around the globe are gearing up for this event. Gymnastics star Simone Biles, sprinter Erriyon Knighton, and swimmer Katie Ledecky are among the athletes expected to excel. Emerging talents like skateboarder Sky Brown and track athlete Armand Duplantis will add excitement.
The Olympics have been a platform for remarkable achievements and memorable moments since their modern inception in Athens in 1896. The Games symbolize peace and unity. Feats from Jesse Owens’ victories in 1936 Berlin to Michael Phelps’ record-breaking medal haul have defined the Olympic legacy.
Paris 2024 will continue this tradition, featuring over 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries. With events staged at venues like the Stade de France and along the Seine River, the Games will blend historical grandeur with competition, offering a display of human potential and global cooperation.
Where can I stream the 2024 Olympic Games in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics is available to stream on Sky Sport Now.
Sky Sport Now offers a week pass for $24.99, a month pass for $49.99, or an annual pass for $449.99. They’ll also have a limited offer Olympic Games Pass priced at a one-off payment of $34.99.
What time is the opening ceremony on in New Zealand?
The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony will begin at 5:30am on July 27th NZ time.
What sports are playing at the Olympics?
There will be 45 sports played at this year’s Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, including the debut of Breaking (breakdancing).
The full list of sports are – Archery, Artistic gymnastics, Artistic Swimming, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Basketball 3×3, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Breaking, Canoe Slalom, Canoe Sprint, Cycling BMX Freestyle, Cycling BMX Racing, Cycling Mountain Bike, Cycling Road, Cycling Track, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Marathon swimming, Modern Pentathlon, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Rowing, Rugby Sevens, Sailing, Shooting, Skateboarding, Sport Climbing, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Trampoline, Triathlon, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Wrestling.
