Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Diversity, Unity, Sports, and Athletics

Since 1994, the Olympic Games have been taking place every four years. Now it’s divided into two parts: the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics, which are held every two years over four four-year Olympiads. It’s not the country that participates in this event; the athletes from different countries enrol themselves to perform at these games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) selects the host cities for the Olympic Games. The selection of towns takes almost two years to decide, and it takes seven years before the actual event occurs.

WHEN DO THE OLYMPIC AND PARALMPIC STARTS?

The most-awaited Olympic Games 2024 start on Friday, July 26, 2024, and end on Sunday, August 11, 2024. It will be an 18-day event. The sporting action has already begun on April 24, 2024. The opening ceremony will be held along the River Seine on June 26, 2024. The Paris Olympics will be the live sport of 3800 hours. This year, it will include 329 gold medals for 32 different sports, including 4 additional sports. It will have a total of 754 sessions with competitions and ceremonies. Almost 10,500 athletes from various countries will participate this year. The Olympics will be hosted outside the stadium for the first time in history.

The Paralympics 2024 will start on August 28 and end on September 8, 2024. France will host the Paralympic event this year, which is the second time since 1992. France first hosted the Paralympic Games in 1992. The Paralympic always used to be hosted in the stadium, but this year they are being held outside the stadium. The athletes will parade by the most iconic landmarks of Paris in between the Champs-Elysees and the Place De La Concorde. There will be a total of 22 gold medals that will be distributed among the winners. 

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ATHLETE AND THE HOST CITIES 

While the Olympics and Paralympics will unite different countries for the celebration of sportsmanship and enjoyment for the audience, it will come with a lot of challenges for the athletes and the host cities to perform their best.

While the Olympics and Paralympics will unite different countries for the celebration of sportsmanship and enjoyment for the audience, it will come with a lot of challenges for the athletes and the host cities to perform their best.

WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES FACED BY THE ATHLETES DURING THESE GAMES?

1. Training and Preparation: Such an event comes with a lot of challenges and pressure for the athlete. This includes years of training, proper discipline, and fitness of the athlete. The athlete has to be physically fit to participate in the event. One has to manage both their physical and mental fitness and ensure that they are not panicking before or during the performance.
2. Intense Competition:  This is the most-awaited event, which brings lots of competition between the athletes. Athlete from different countries participate in this event to showcase their gameplay. Which brings the pressure to perform best for everyone. And requires focus and peace of mind.

3. Injuries and Health Concerns: The high level of competition and training increases the risk of getting injured. The athlete should look after their health and avoid any possibility of getting injured during the game or practice. And should not push their bodies beyond limits.

4. Psychological Pressure: Mental health and fitness are two of the most important keys to success. These big games put a lot of mental pressure on the athletes to perform their best and make their country and parents proud. One should possibly avoid mental pressure, as it can result in a lack of confidence in themselves.
5. Travelling and Logistics: Traveling to different cities or countries can also bring challenges. Sometimes it’s difficult to adjust in different areas because of the food or language. One should do proper planning before moving to a different country or city. And take help when required.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE BROUGHT FOR THE ATHLETES?

1. Cultural Exchange and Networking: The athletes can communicate with their peers and know things about their countries. This event brings opportunities for the athletes to get along with each other and learn about different cultures, languages, foods, etc. Networking among the athletes, coaches, or official members will help them learn different things.
2. Personal Growth and Achievement: Participating in such events and overcoming the challenges will help an athlete accomplish personal growth, confidence, and pride. 
3. Inspiring Future Generations: athletes are always seen as role models among most teenagers. Their experience and performance of the game will inspire a lot of people. Most teenagers will get inspired by the stories of the athletes and maybe perform in the future.

WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES FACED BY THE HOST CITIES?

1. Financial Burden: Planning such big events requires a lot of expenditure. It can be stagging sometimes. 
2. Infrastructure Development: organizing such events comes with the challenge of everything being perfectly planned. The transportation, investment in the venues, location everything else should meet international demands. 
3. Security Concerns: ensuring the security of the athletes, coaches, and official members, along with the audience, should be done properly. A lot of people from different countries visiting the venue during the Olympics and Paralympics can result in some unwanted events like robberies, etc. Security should always be on high alert.

WHAT ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES BRINGED BY SUCH EVENTS IN THE HOSTING CITIES?

1. Global Visibility and Tourism: The Olympics and Paralympics attract a lot of tourists. The host city gets to showcase its culture, hospitality, security, discipline, and attraction. The increase in tourism will help increase the economy of the country.
2. Job Creation and Economic Development: The games will bring more job opportunities for people, from construction workers to hospitality services, local businesses, etc. 
3. Cultural Exchange and Diplomacy: As these games bring athletes from different countries, it will help them learn the different cultures followed by them. these games will promote diversity and cooperation among people.

Olympic and Paralympic games always bring opportunities for athletes to showcase their talent and the countries or cities hosting them can easily showcase their culture and infrastructure. The Paris Olympics 2024 will showcase more than just sporting events, it will also showcase the diversity and unity among people from different areas.