2024 Summer Olympics
Some of the key events about 2024 Summer Olympics
- 2015Paris was selected as the host city for the 2024 Summer Olympics
- 2015Concerns raised over potential displacement of residents due to Olympic construction
- 2017The International Olympic Committee officially awarded the 2024 Summer Olympics to Paris
- 2018The Olympic Village location was confirmed in Seine-Saint-Denis
- 2019The official emblem for the Paris 2024 Games was unveiled
- 2019Controversy over plans to hold surfing events in Tahiti, 15,000 km away from Paris
- 2020Breaking (breakdancing) was added as a new Olympic sport for Paris 2024
- 2020Olympic preparations disrupted by COVID-19 pandemic
- 2021The Paris 2024 Board of Directors approved the concept of having the opening ceremony along the River Seine
- 2021Criticism of the decision to hold boxing qualifiers despite COVID-19 risks
- 2022The Olympic torch relay route was announced, including overseas territories
- 2022Environmental concerns over temporary beach volleyball stadium in Champs de Mars
- 2023The Olympic and Paralympic medals were revealed, featuring pieces of the Eiffel Tower
- 2023Ticket sales for the Games began, with a new draw system to ensure fair access
- 2023Backlash against high ticket prices for the Games
- 2023Controversy over sponsorship deal with Airbnb amid housing crisis in Paris
- 2023Criticism of plans to use facial recognition technology for security
- 2023Concerns over potential heatwaves affecting athletes and spectators
- 2024The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, marking the official countdown to the Games
- 2024Protests against the Olympics' impact on local communities and environment
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