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With Only 150 Days Until the Paris Olympics, Host City Unveils Another Special Surprise for Fans

Published 02/27/2024, 10:53 AM EST

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With just 150 days remaining until the magnificent reveal takes place from July 26 to August 11, the countdown to the 33rd Summer Olympic Games in Paris is picking up speed. There’s an overwhelming feeling as 10,500 Olympic competitors prepare for their moment in the spotlight, and millions of fans can’t wait to see the magic in Paris Olympics 2024.

With the formal ticket sales launch taking place as early as December 2022, and since then, the response has been extraordinary. Now, those furious over sold-out seats are prepared for another major surprise by Paris Games organizers.

Paris Olympics 2024: a gift that keeps giving

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The most recent update posted on the official Paris Olympics Instagram account announced another round of ticket sale and informed the excited spectators of the “different sports available.” The sold out previous sessions now heighten the rush and pressure of getting a desired seat. However, fans are encouraged to check the official website and register for an account to remain updated on the newest ticketing information while wheelchair-user-specific consultation procedure is also in place, guaranteeing an inclusive experience for everybody.

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Earning a seat in the Olympics in Paris has been an unpredictable experience for many. Over three million tickets were sold in just three weeks during the first phase, which began on February 15, 2023. In the second phase, single tickets were introduced and made available by a draw that started on March 15, 2023, and ran until April 20, 2023. On May 11, the first window of opportunity to buy these tickets opened. Ten million tickets were available, eighty percent of which were designated for direct public sale through the official Paris 2024 ticketing site.

Phase 3 brought exclusivity to the table by offering tickets to everyone without a draw. Tickets went on sale to the general public globally on July 5th, with participation open to all areas of France first come, first served. Those who wished also chose from premium packages with top-notch amenities, including lodging, transportation, dining, and sightseeing excursions for different sessions. Finding a seat is not the only exciting part of the experience; another is losing yourself in the magnificence of the Olympics 2024 as you explore its depth!

2024 Summer Olympics facts!

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  • The Opening Ceremony set for July 26, 2024, will resemble the Closing Ceremony of 1924 on July 27; the event will commemorate exactly one hundred years since Paris last hosted the Olympics in 1924.
  • Thirteen of the city’s 35 Olympic venues—which are located within ten kilometers of the Olympic Village—will host 24 different Olympic sports. And 45,000 volunteers will be making sure the games run well.

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  • 4.5 billion euros was set aside by French authorities for infrastructure revamp, mainly consisting of the poluted Seine-Saint-Denis areas of Paris. Later in 2022, Paris officials updated about the budget to exceed by 10%, or $43,40,00,000, due to inflation and unanticipated costs.
  • To further promote national health, a policy was introduced in all French elementary schools to provide 30 minutes of physical education each day two years ahead of Games.

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Written by:

Divya Purohit

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Divya Purohit is a senior Olympics Sports writer for EssentiallySports. She majorly covers gymnastics, alpine skiing, and horse racing. While bringing the detailed stats of gymnastics to the American readers, she covered two prominent events - the 2023 Xfinity Gymnastics Championships, and the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.
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Himanshu Sridhar