History of 2024 Summer Olympics in Timeline
The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad and branded as Paris 2024, were an international multi-sport event held in France from July 24 to August 11, 2024. The opening ceremony took place on July 26. Paris served as the primary host city, with events taking place in 16 other cities across Metropolitan France, including the sailing center in Marseille and a surfing subsite in Tahiti, French Polynesia.
1900: 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris
The 1900 Summer Olympics, also held in Paris, marked the first time women were allowed to participate in the Games.
1992: Paris Bids for 1992 Olympics but Loses
Paris, having hosted the games in 1900 and 1924, did not submit a bid to host again until the 1992 games. However, their bid was unsuccessful, and Barcelona was ultimately chosen as the host city.
2000: Sydney Olympics Medal Reallocations at Champions Park
Champions Park in Paris hosted medal reallocation ceremonies for past Olympics, including the Sydney 2000 Games.
July 2015: Boston Withdraws Bid for 2024 Olympics
In July 2015, Boston withdrew its bid to host the 2024 Olympics after facing mixed reactions from the city's residents and concerns about the financial implications.
November 2015: Hamburg Withdraws Bid for 2024 Olympics
Hamburg, Germany, withdrew its bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics in November 2015 following a referendum where the majority voted against hosting the games.
September 2016: Rome Withdraws Bid for 2024 Olympics
In September 2016, Rome withdrew its bid for the 2024 Olympics due to concerns over the city's financial ability to host the games successfully.
2016: Previous Summer Olympics
The 2016 Summer Olympics, held in Rio de Janeiro, serves as a reference point for the core Olympic sports contested in 2024.
February 2017: Budapest Withdraws Bid for 2024 Olympics
Budapest withdrew its bid to host the 2024 Olympics in February 2017 after a petition against it gathered enough signatures to trigger a referendum.
June 2017: IOC Executive Board Discusses 2024 and 2028 Bids
The IOC Executive Board convened in June 2017 in Lausanne, Switzerland to discuss the bidding processes for the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games after several cities withdrew their bids.
July 2017: IOC Proposes Simultaneous Election for 2024 and 2028 Hosts
In July 2017, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) made a formal proposal to elect the host cities for both the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games concurrently. This decision was later approved at an Extraordinary IOC Session held in Lausanne.
July 2017: Los Angeles Announced as Sole Candidate for 2028 Olympics
With the decision to award the 2024 and 2028 Games simultaneously, the IOC announced Los Angeles as the sole candidate for the 2028 Olympics in July 2017, paving the way for Paris to be confirmed as the 2024 host.
August 2017: Esports Consideration for 2024 Olympics
In August 2017, the Paris Olympic bid committee explored the inclusion of esports for the 2024 Games.
September 2017: Paris Awarded 2024 Olympics
In September 2017, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) selected Paris as the host city for the 2024 Summer Olympics at the 131st IOC Session in Lima, Peru.
September 2017: Paris and Los Angeles Confirmed as Hosts for 2024 and 2028 Olympics
The decisions to award the 2024 Olympics to Paris and the 2028 Olympics to Los Angeles were officially ratified at the 131st IOC Session held in September 2017.
July 2018: Esports Exclusion from 2024 Olympics
The IOC decided against including esports in the 2024 Olympics in July 2018.
June 2019: New Sports Approved for 2024 Olympics
The IOC approved breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing as new sports for the 2024 Paris Olympics in June 2019.
October 2019: Paris 2024 Olympic Emblem Unveiled
The emblem for the Paris 2024 Olympics was unveiled in October 2019, featuring a design inspired by Art Deco and representing Marianne, the national personification of France.
2019: Paris 2024 Emblem Release Deemed Significant
The release of the Paris 2024 emblem was considered a significant event in the design world, garnering attention from design magazines.
2020: North Korea's Absence from the 2020 Olympics
North Korea did not participate in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, making their participation in the 2024 Games a notable return.
2020: Previous Summer Olympics
The 2020 Summer Olympics, held in Tokyo, serves as a reference point for the core and some optional sports contested in 2024.
2020: 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo
This entry references the 2020 Summer Olympics, where skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing debuted.
December 2021: Kamila Valieva's Positive Doping Test
Kamila Valieva's positive doping test, dating back to December 2021, had implications for medal reallocation at the 2024 Olympics.
November 2022: Unveiling of Phryges Mascots
On 14 November 2022, the Phryges were unveiled as the mascots of the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. These mascots, representing freedom and liberty, are a pair of anthropomorphic Phrygian caps, a historical French symbol.
2022: Medal Reallocation Ceremonies at Paris 2024
The 2022 Winter Olympics medal reallocation ceremonies took place during the 2024 Paris Olympics, with adjustments for the impacted teams and athletes.
2022: Medal Reallocation from 2022 Winter Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics included medal reallocation ceremonies for events from the 2022 Winter Olympics, such as the team figure skating event affected by doping issues.
March 2023: Paris 2024 Volunteer Platform Launch
In March 2023, the Paris 2024 volunteer platform was launched, aiming to recruit 45,000 volunteers globally.
May 2023: Paris 2024 Volunteer Application Deadline
By May 2023, the Paris 2024 organizing committee received over 300,000 volunteer applications, exceeding expectations.
December 2023: Paris 2024 Volunteer Selection and Security Checks
By December 2023, the Paris 2024 organizing committee had reviewed volunteer applications and conducted security checks, resulting in the exclusion of some applicants due to security concerns.
2023: France Strengthens Security Measures for 2024 Olympics
In 2023, France took steps to enhance security measures in preparation for the 2024 Olympics. They reached an agreement with Europol and the UK Home Office to bolster security, improve information sharing, and facilitate international law enforcement cooperation during the Games.
January 2024: Kamila Valieva Disqualification and Medal Reallocation
In January 2024, Kamila Valieva was disqualified from the 2022 Winter Olympics due to a doping violation, leading to a medal reallocation in the team figure skating event.
February 2024: Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Medals Unveiled
The design for the Olympic and Paralympic medals for the Paris 2024 Games was revealed in February 2024 by Tony Estanguet, the President of the Paris 2024 Olympic Organizing Committee. The medals incorporated a unique feature: hexagon-shaped tokens made from scrap iron taken from the original construction of the Eiffel Tower.
March 2024: Revelation of Olympic Poster
On 4 March 2024, the Olympic poster for the 2024 Games was revealed. Designed by Ugo Gattoni, the diptych design represented both the Olympics and Paralympics, marking the first time they were designed together.
April 2024: Qatar and Poland Pledge Security Support for Paris Olympics
During a visit to France in April 2024 by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, agreements were signed between France and Qatar to strengthen security measures for the upcoming Olympic Games. Poland also pledged to contribute security personnel, including sniffer dog handlers, to support the international effort in ensuring a safe and secure Olympic Games.
April 2024: Security Concerns Prompt Potential Changes to Opening Ceremony
Following a series of security threats, including an attack at Crocus City Hall in March 2024 and threats against the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, French President Emmanuel Macron announced in April 2024 that the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics might be scaled down or relocated if deemed necessary.
April 2024: Announcement of Olympics Go! Paris 2024 Video Game
In April 2024, the official Olympic video game titled Olympics Go! Paris 2024 was announced for release in June by Animoca Brands. This marked the first Summer Olympics in over 30 years without an official console video game.
July 2024: Lekhwiya Deployed in Paris Ahead of Olympics
On July 16, 2024, a week before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the Lekhwiya, Qatar's security forces, were reported to have been deployed in Paris to assist with security measures for the Games.
July 2024: Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony
The Paris 2024 Olympics commenced with a unique opening ceremony on July 2024, featuring a boat parade along the Seine River and cultural performances at Parisian landmarks, breaking from the traditional stadium format.
August 2024: 2024 Summer Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad and branded as Paris 2024, took place in August 2024. The multi-sport event was hosted in France, primarily in Paris, with other cities like Marseille and Tahiti also hosting some events.
August 2024: Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony
The Paris 2024 Olympics concluded with a closing ceremony on August 11, 2024, featuring a dystopian theme and performances by various artists.
2024: Broadcast Rights for 2024 Summer Olympics in France
In 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery owned domestic rights for the 2024 Summer Olympics in France, with free-to-air coverage sublicensed to France Télévisions. WBD networks broadcasted from Hôtel Raphael with dedicated studios for various regions.
2024: Brand Perception and Sponsorship Changes for 2024 Olympics
In 2024, a TGM Research survey showed Coca-Cola as the most connected brand with the Olympics, while Nike was second despite not being an official sponsor. AB InBev became the first Worldwide Olympic Partner, and Toyota decided not to renew its sponsorship post-2024.
2024: Controversial Issues Surrounding 2024 Summer Olympics
In 2024, several controversial issues arose related to the Summer Olympics, including environmental and security concerns, human rights, terrorism, and the participation of Israel amidst the Israel–Hamas war, and Russian and Belarusian athletes amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
2024: Motto of Phryges Mascots
In 2024, the Phryges mascots of the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics shared a motto: 'Alone we go faster, but together we go further.' This reflected the spirit of teamwork and collaboration.
2024: Shared Emblem for Olympics and Paralympics
In 2024, the Summer Paralympics shared the same emblem as the corresponding Olympics for the first time, symbolizing a shared ambition between both events.
2024: Paris 2024 Olympics to Feature More Plant-Based Food Options
In an effort to minimize their environmental effect and carbon footprint, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games planned to offer double the amount of plant-based food compared to the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games. Vegan alternatives, like vegan chicken nuggets and vegan hot dogs, would be available, aiming to make 30% of the menu plant-based.
2024: New Sports and Formats at Paris 2024 Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics introduced new sports like Formula Kite and Kayak Cross, along with format changes in sports like sport climbing and the inclusion of men in artistic swimming.
2024: Paris 2024 Sports Program
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris featured 329 events across 32 sports, including the debut of breakdancing and the return of skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing.
2024: Participation of NOCs and Athletes at Paris 2024
The 2024 Summer Olympics saw participation from 204 NOCs, including the return of North Korea, and the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes as individual neutral athletes due to the ongoing conflict.
2024: Paris 2024 Hosts Medal Reallocation Ceremonies
The Paris 2024 Olympics hosted medal reallocation ceremonies for previous Olympics, reflecting the resolution of doping-related issues and other outcomes.
2024: Paris 2024 Emblem Reception
The Paris 2024 emblem was well-received, with high approval ratings from the French public, though it also faced some lighthearted mockery on social media.
2024: Controversial Opening Ceremony of Paris 2024 Olympics
The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics sparked significant controversy due to a performance featuring drag queens reenacting 'Le Festin des Dieux,' which was perceived by many as mocking Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper.'
2024: Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
This entry refers to the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics held in Paris.
2024: 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
This entry refers to the 2024 Summer Olympics held in Paris.
2028: Los Angeles Announced as 2028 Host
During the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Los Angeles was officially announced as the host city for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
