15 incredible facts about the Olympic Games in Paris

The whole world is eagerly awaiting the Olympic Games in Paris, which will begin on July 26. Before you join in the excitement of the ceremonies and competitions, here are the 15 most amazing facts about a very special event!

No fewer than 10,500 men and women will take part in the Olympic competitions, which will be held in 32 different disciplines.

206 nations will be represented during the Games. Russian and Belarusian athletes will participate under a neutral banner and will not compete in team sports.

The Olympic Games feature 329 competitions in 32 different sports, from athletics to volleyball and swimming to golf.

Compared to the last edition, which took place in Tokyo in 2021, two new sports were added this year: breakdancing and sport climbing,

The competitions will take place at 35 locations, mostly in or around Paris, but also spread across several regions of France.

The International Olympics Committee (IOC) has estimated the total budget for the 2024 Olympic Games at 9 billion euros. This includes, among other things, the rent for the Stade de France, the construction of the Olympic Village and the payment of security forces.

According to the French broadcaster "RTL", one billion viewers from all over the world could watch the competitions on television.

Paris is expected to welcome 15 million visitors during the Olympics, according to the city's tourism office.

Among them, 2 million visitors from abroad are expected. The USA and the United Kingdom will be the most represented nationalities in the French capital.

100,000 people are expected to attend the opening ceremony on the lower banks of the Seine. And many more are expected to be present on the upper banks.

Of the 10 million tickets offered for sale for the Olympic Games, 7.6 were sold, reports Vanity Fair.

The magazine also reports that ticket prices vary greatly, ranging from 90 euros for the cheapest tickets up to 2,700 euros!

13 million meals (including snacks) will be provided to the athletes during the Olympic competition. 80% of the food must be produced in France.

You read that right! The subway ticket will rise to 4 euros per ticket at the start of the Games, which is almost double the current price. Vanity Fair recalls that, in contrast, Beijing (2008) and London (2012) offered public transport free of charge to spectators.

The Olympic Games would be nothing without the more than 30,000 volunteers who will ensure everything runs smoothly. Their tasks range from welcoming athletes and spectators to carrying out doping tests. Have fun at the Olympic Games!

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