Did you see the inauguration and what did you think? The Paris 2024 Olympic Games kicked off this Friday, July 26. That’s why we bring you curious facts about this sporting event, from the material the medals are made of to memorable moments of the opening ceremony.
We will also review some facts you should know about Mexico’s participation in this sporting event.
do you know them all? Curious facts about the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
- Opening on the Seine: this was the first time in the history of the Olympic Games that the opening ceremony did not take place in a stadium, but on the river
- This is the third time that Paris has hosted the Olympic Games
- Dates: the games will be held from July 26 to August 11
- Athletes: 10,500 athletes will participate in 35 different venues
- Disciplines: 32 sports will be competed in, including 4 additional sports: skateboarding, breaking, sport climbing and surfing
- Pet: It is known as Olympic Phryge and seeks to represent freedom
- Mexico at the Olympic Games our country participated for the first time (and officially) in Paris 1924. 100 years ago
- Medals: athletes who win a medal will receive a piece of the Eiffel Tower, as each medal is adorned with a piece from the Eiffel Tower
- Mexico: 109 athletes from our country will participate in 24 disciplines
- This is the first time that the Mexican delegation is made up of more women than men
- For the first time Drag Queens carried the Olympic torch
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