Paris is all set to host the highly anticipated 2024 Summer Olympic Games, bringing together over 10,500 athletes from 206 countries and regions! 🏅🌍 IOC President Thomas Bach confirmed the city's readiness at a recent executive board meeting.
The games, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, will feature 329 events across 32 sports, promising thrilling performances and unforgettable moments. But the highlight this year is the groundbreaking opening ceremony, set to take place on the iconic River Seine with a spectacular floating parade of athletes. 🚤✨
\"Paris is not only on track to deliver the first-ever Olympic Games aligned with our Olympic agenda and reforms, but they are ready, they are set,\" Bach shared enthusiastically. Drawing inspiration from the successful open-air ceremony at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, he envisioned a similar emotional and vibrant atmosphere for Paris.
Collaborating closely with Tony Estanguet, head of the Paris 2024 organizing committee, the idea overcame initial security concerns to become a reality. \"We kept talking and came back to the idea from time to time. And then Tony said, you know, I need to first consult security, the authorities, but I think it's really a good idea,\" Bach explained.
Get ready for a unique Olympic experience in Paris, blending tradition with innovation! 🎉🇫🇷 #Paris2024 #Olympics #RiverSeine
