The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, are being held in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11, 2024. This marks the third time Paris has hosted the Summer Olympics, following the 1900 and 1924 Games, making it the second city to host the Summer Games three times, after London​​.

Key Highlights:

• Opening Ceremony: The opening ceremony took place on July 26, 2024, with events occurring across 16 cities in Metropolitan France and an additional site in Tahiti for surfing​.
• Participating Nations and Athletes: Approximately 10,500 athletes from 206 nations, including the Refugee Olympic Team, are competing in 329 events across 32 sports​.
• New Sports: Breakdancing, known as breaking, makes its Olympic debut in Paris, adding a fresh, urban flavor to the traditional lineup​.
• Venues: Notable venues include the Stade de France for the closing ceremony and Jardins du Trocadéro and the Seine for the opening ceremony​.

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New Sports: The 2024 Olympics will feature several new sports and events, adding fresh excitement to the traditional lineup. These new sports include:

• Breaking: Known as breakdancing, this street style dance will debut, showcasing B-Boys and B-Girls in head-to-head improv dance battles​​.
• Skateboarding: Introduced in Tokyo 2020, it continues to gain popularity and will be part of the Paris 2024 events.
• Surfing: Another sport from Tokyo 2020, surfing will see competitions held in Tahiti, French Polynesia.
• Sport Climbing: This challenging sport, first included in Tokyo 2020, returns to test athletes' speed, bouldering, and lead climbing skills.

Rule and Format Changes:

• • The definition of a “downed fighter” has been revised. A fighter is now considered grounded when any part of their body other than the hands or feet touches the canvas. This change aims to reduce ambiguity and clarify rules during competitions.

Major Sports and Events:

• • Traditional Events: Athletics, swimming, gymnastics, and basketball remain central to the competition.

• • Team Sports: Tournaments in handball, rugby, and soccer began before the opening ceremony, setting the stage for an exciting fortnight​.

Broadcasting and Coverage:

• • NBC is providing comprehensive coverage in the United States, including live broadcasts and streams available on Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, and the NBC Sports app. The opening ceremony was broadcast live and will be rebroadcast in primetime​​.

For more detailed information, you can visit the official Olympics website or check the comprehensive coverage on NBC Olympics.

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