Olympics 2024 Paris: The City of Lights Prepares for Olympic Glory.
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| Olympics 2024 Paris |
The stage is set, the Seine awaits, and the City of Lights is gearing up for a spectacle unlike any other. The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, the official name of the 2024 Summer Olympics, will take place in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11, 2024. With just weeks to go, excitement is reaching a fever pitch as athletes from around the globe prepare to compete for the ultimate symbol of sporting achievement – the Olympic gold medal.
How many
countries participate in the Paris France Olympics?
There are expected to be around 206
National Olympic Committees (NOCs) competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. It's
important to note that athletes compete under the flag of their NOC, not the
country itself.
· Number of Athletes: Around
10,500 athletes are expected to participate in the 2024 Olympics. The number of
athletes each NOC sends varies significantly.
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Specific NOCs: You can find a list of participating
NOCs on the official Olympics website or Wikipedia.
How many sports are in
the Paris Olympics 2024?
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| Paris Olympics 2024 |
There are 32 sports in the Olympics 2024 Paris. This includes 28 core
Olympic sports that are always there, plus 4 additional sports that were chosen
by the Paris organizers. Breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing
are the 4 additional sports.
Total: 32 sports
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Core
Sports (28): These are
the permanent fixtures of the Summer Olympics and include Aquatics (swimming,
diving, etc.), Athletics (track & field), Basketball, Gymnastics, Judo,
Rowing, Tennis, Weightlifting, and many more.
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Additional
Sports (4): These were
chosen specifically for the Paris Games and include:
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Breaking
(debut): A dynamic dance
style focused on power moves, improvisation, and creativity.
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Skateboarding
(returning): Athletes
perform tricks on skateboards within a course or on a ramp.
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Sport
Climbing (returning): Athletes
compete in three disciplines: lead climbing, speed climbing, and bouldering.
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Surfing
(returning): Athletes
ride waves showcasing their skill and balance.
What is
breaking in the Olympics?
Breaking, also called b-boying,
b-girling, or breakdancing, is a dance style that's all about power moves,
improvisation, and expressing yourself through movement. It's hitting the big
stage for the first time ever at the Olympics 2024 Paris! Here's a breakdown:
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Competition
Format: It's a
head-to-head battle. Sixteen B-Boys and sixteen B-Girls will compete in solo
battles, judged on a variety of factors like creativity, technique, and how
well they adapt to the DJ's music.
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The
Scene: Imagine a
vibrant atmosphere with a DJ spinning hip-hop beats, an MC keeping the energy
high, and B-Boys and B-Girls showcasing their incredible skills. It takes place
at the Place de la Concorde during the Olympics (August 9th and 10th, 2024).
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Why
It's New: Breaking is
the first ever dance sport to be included in the Olympics, making it a historic
moment for the art form and the games themselves.
If you're curious to see what
breaking looks like, you might find some videos of B-Boy and B-Girl
competitions online.
Which game is removed from the Olympics 2024 Paris?
There actually weren't single games
removed, but three entire sports:
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Baseball
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Softball
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Karate
These sports were removed to make
way for four new additions:
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Breaking
(breakdancing)
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Skateboarding
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Sport
climbing
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Surfing