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The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are set to feature an innovative opening ceremony along the Seine, led by Artistic Director Thomas Jolly. A diverse team of creators, including renowned figures like Fanny Herrero and Leïla Slimani, will utilize their talents to craft a unique narrative structure, blending history, culture, and live performance. This promises an unprecedented celebration of French culture and the Olympic spirit.

The Olympic Flame illuminated Essonne on July 22, journeying from Étampes to Évry-Courcouronnes with 160 torchbearers. Notable participants included Daniel Sangouma and Julien Pierre. The flame visited historic landmarks and culminated with Ladji Doucouré lighting the cauldron. Rugby celebrations in Marcoussis and the diverse torchbearers added fervor to the event. Next, the flame moves to Yvelines.

The Olympic Flame visited Seine-et-Marne on July 20, 2024, with over 150 torchbearers, including renowned athletes and influencers, carrying it from Fontainebleau to Meaux. Notable stops included the National Sports Center of La Défense, historic sites in Melun, and the Olympic Nautical Stadium in Vaires-sur-Marne. Local heroes and modern pentathletes also participated, showcasing the region’s unity and enthusiasm.

The Olympic Flame journeyed through Yvelines, France, celebrated by 175 Torchbearers and highlighted by events at iconic locations like Château de Rambouillet and the Palace of Versailles. The day honored French football and golf, featuring notable figures like Didier Deschamps and Patricia Meunier-Lebouc. Tomorrow, the Flame moves to Hauts-de-Seine for more festivities.

“Volia Space,” established by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, will showcase Ukrainian strength and spirit at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Featuring prominent speakers, cultural exhibitions, and discussions, it aims to highlight Ukraine’s resilience and fight for freedom, while honoring athletes impacted by the ongoing conflict. The event will welcome international guests and media.

With 6 days until Paris 2024 Olympic Games, 1,200 volunteers prepare at the adidas Arena. They will guide and inform visitors at public spaces and competition venues. Meet dedicated volunteers like Alexis, Valérie, and Christophe, who are passionate about promoting Paris and dispelling stereotypes through their roles in the Games.

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Village, spanning 52 hectares, is an impressive model of accessibility and sustainability. Completed in record time, it will accommodate over 14,000 athletes and officials. Strategically located and designed, the village emphasizes sustainable practices, universal accessibility, and a post-Games transition into a vibrant new district.

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic medals will contain a piece of the Eiffel Tower, symbolizing Parisian heritage and the spirit of the Games. The design features the tower’s iron and unique inscriptions, with the ribbon showcasing its latticework. A total of 5,084 medals will be awarded, each containing 18 grams of the Eiffel Tower.

The 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games are anticipated to have significant economic, environmental, and social impacts, drawing from the success of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. With a focus on sustainability and positive intangible benefits, the games aim to boost tourism and leave a lasting legacy on Paris as a global sports and cultural hub.

The “Paris, Move Your Mind” initiative by the City of Paris and ASICS combines sports and therapeutic workshops to improve mental well-being. The program, catering to diverse groups, includes adapted sports sessions, therapeutic workshops, and specialized programs like “Fence Yourself” for survivors of violence. Renovations of sports facilities and promotion of physical activity prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. For more information, contact press.mediacentre@paris.fr.