Paris 2024: A Spectacular Return to Olympic Glory

Paris is ready to ignite the Olympic spirit with the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad. After the troubled Rio and empty Tokyo Games, the ambition for a grand, carefree celebration is palpable. Étienne Thobois, Paris 2024’s chief executive, envisions an extraordinary event starting with a stunning opening ceremony on the Seine, featuring a flotilla of athletes and a unique multi-sensory spectacle.

Security will be tight with 45,000 police and security forces on guard. The games promise thrilling competitions, including clashes between stars like Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh, and British hopefuls like Adam Peaty and Tom Daley. French favorites, including swimmer Léon Marchand and judoka Teddy Riner, will also shine.

The finale will be as historic as the start, with the women’s marathon tracing the route of the 1789 Women’s March on Versailles. With events staged at iconic Paris locations like the Eiffel Tower and Palace of Versailles, the Games aim to embody the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. Despite challenges and high ticket prices, the hope is for Paris 2024 to soar and captivate the world.