Tag: Olympic Games
Roland-Garros Olympics venue: ‘Everything is pretty much ready’
Issued on: 26/07/2023 – 13:55Modified: 26/07/2023 – 16:50 03:07 © France 24 “From what we’ve heard from organisers here everything is pretty much ready,” said Vasina reporting from Roland-Garros the Paris…
One-year countdown to war-clouded games: Russia and Belarus omitted from Paris Olympics invitees
Issued on: 26/07/2023 – 20:30Modified: 26/07/2023 – 20:36 09:20 © france24 The Ancient Olympic Games originates of course from Greece, though the modern day sporting event we know today was…
Watch FRANCE 24's special programme as the one-year countdown to the Paris Olympics begins
The Paris 2024 Olympic games will officially begin on July 26 with an eagerly anticipated opening ceremony set to take place along the River Seine. Watch FRANCE 24’s special programme…
‘This is going to be the first time the Opening Ceremony will take place outside of a stadium’
Issued on: 26/07/2023 – 12:06Modified: 26/07/2023 – 16:43 03:30 © France 24 The historic Alexandre III bridge in the centre of Paris will provide a view of numerous Olympic events…
A welcome makeover of Seine-Saint-Denis?
France – With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games a year away, construction for the Village that will host some 14,000 athletes is in full swing in the Seine-Saint-Denis department, which is…
Parisians expect to cash in with Airbnb during 2024 Olympics despite tighter regulations
A year ahead of the Olympic Games, Parisians are already preparing to leave the city and rent out their flats on Airbnb as prices for the period skyrocket. Issued on:…
Peace-themed torch design unveiled for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The design of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic torch was unveiled on Tuesday, imitating the reflection of the Eiffel Tower on the ruffled surface of the Seine river and…