Paris is abuzz with excitement as the Olympics kick off this Wednesday, with the opening ceremony set for Friday. With around 10 million people expected to flock to the city, the 33rd edition of the Games is promising to be a spectacular event. The most ticketed Summer Games ever, Paris 2024 will see athletes from 206 teams competing across 35 venues in iconic locations such as the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées.
Despite the absence of Russian and Belarusian teams due to the conflict in Ukraine, their athletes will compete under the neutral team. Predictions suggest the US and China will dominate the medal table, with the US expected to secure the most medals once again. Notable athletes like Kevin Durant and Nikola Karabatic are aiming for their fourth gold medals, while female athletes Isabell Werth and Katie Ledecky are vying to break records with their 10th Olympic gold medals.
New sports like breakdancing will make their debut at Paris 2024, joining disciplines like skateboarding, sport climbing, BMX freestyle, and surfing that were introduced at the previous Games in Tokyo. With 32 sports and 48 disciplines on offer, the Paris Olympics are set to be diverse and inclusive, appealing to a wide audience.
The Games will kick off with football and rugby sevens matches and are expected to be a thrilling display of athleticism and sportsmanship. As the world’s top athletes gather in Paris, all eyes will be on the US basketball teams seeking to break records and secure gold medals once again.
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