The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are rapidly approaching, and this edition will introduce eight new disciplines among the 32 sports available for fans to enjoy. With a total of 329 events anticipated, over 11,000 athletes are expected to participate. Here’s a complete list of the sports we’ll be excited to see during these Games:
The lineup includes a diverse range of sports:
- Athletics
- Handball
- Basketball (both traditional and 3×3 formats)
- Boxing
- Sport Climbing
- Cycling, featuring five disciplines: road cycling, mountain biking, track cycling, BMX Racing, and BMX Freestyle
- Football
- Fencing
- Gymnastics, with three events: rhythmic, artistic, and trampoline
- Weightlifting
- Golf
- Equestrian
- Judo
- Field Hockey
- Wrestling
- In swimming, we will see four events: diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming, and water polo
- Sprint Canoeing
- Modern Pentathlon
- Rugby 7
- Rowing
- Skateboarding
- Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Taekwondo
- Archery
- Shooting
- Triathlon
- Volleyball (both traditional and beach)
- Sailing in the 470 class
Among the new disciplines being introduced at the Paris Games, two sailing events will be featured: kitesurfing and ocean racing. Kitesurfing involves gliding over water on a board while being propelled by a traction kite. Ocean racing, on the other hand, offers a marathon-like challenge on the open seas.
In canoeing, the exciting addition of men’s and women’s extreme slalom has been made. This involves navigating through challenging white-water courses in kayaks or canoes, with the goal of completing the course as quickly as possible without penalties.
In women’s boxing, a new weight category has been added, providing more opportunities for female athletes to compete.
Shooting will introduce a mixed category in skeet, a form of clay pigeon shooting where participants aim at targets launched from various locations at known speeds.
Athletics will also see a new mixed event replacing the traditional 50-kilometer race walk. This will be a marathon divided into four segments of ten kilometers each.
Lastly, breaking (or breakdancing) has officially entered the Olympic roster. This dynamic urban dance style combines acrobatics, defined rhythmic changes, and athletic movements, showcasing remarkable talent and creativity.
As the Paris 2024 Olympics draw closer, excitement continues to build. Athletes and fans alike are looking forward to witnessing these thrilling competitions and the impressive displays of skill and sportsmanship.
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