https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/olympic games/ Olympic Games News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:48:43+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-and-terre-de-jeux-2024-embassies-organise-a-24-hour-world-relay/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-and-terre-de-jeux-2024-embassies-organise-a-24-hour-world-relay/ On 6 April 2022, on the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Paris 2024 and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs are organising a 24-hour sporting relay which will pass through all continents and all time zones, involving the general public and figures from the world of sport, by engaging embassies and the overseas French departements, regions and territories (DROM-COM) bearing the ‘Terre de Jeux 2024’ label. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 20:54:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/competition-schedule-for-olympic-games-paris-2024-revealed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/competition-schedule-for-olympic-games-paris-2024-revealed/ The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Executive Board today approved the competition schedule for each session of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The schedule reflects Paris 2024’s ambition to stage a spectacular and popular Games. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 20:45:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-and-fiba-agree-on-change-of-basketball-preliminary-round-venue/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-and-fiba-agree-on-change-of-basketball-preliminary-round-venue/ Paris 2024 Organising Committee and FIBA today agreed to work together on identifying a new venue for the preliminary round of the men’s and women’s basketball competitions, which will no longer take place at the Arena Paris Sud. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:43:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-unveils-ticketing-for-olympic-and-paralympic-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-unveils-ticketing-for-olympic-and-paralympic-games/ On Monday 21 March 2022, the Paris 2024 Board of Directors approved the general framework for the Paris 2024 Ticketing Programme, which will now be submitted for validation to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), by summer 2022. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:39:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-and-dakar-2026-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-and-dakar-2026-agreement/ The Organising Committees of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 and Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 today signed a collaboration agreement in Saint-Denis, Paris, renewing both organisations’ commitment to the success of the next Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, following the event’s postponement from 2022 to 2026. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:36:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-combats-sedentary-lifestyles-amongst-youth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-combats-sedentary-lifestyles-amongst-youth/ Paris 2024 combats sedentary lifestyles amongst youth with initiatives in France and in French overseas schools. Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:31:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/france-televisions-official-broadcaster-of-paris-2024-paralympic-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/france-televisions-official-broadcaster-of-paris-2024-paralympic-games/ Paris 2024 has awarded France Télévisions the national broadcasting rights to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games (28 August to 8 September 2024). Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:27:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-unveils-plans-for-a-spectacular-opening-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-unveils-plans-for-a-spectacular-opening-ceremony/ On Monday 13 December 2021, the Board of Directors of Paris 2024 approved the unprecedented location and concept for the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024: for the first time, the ceremony of a Summer edition will take place not in a stadium, but right in the heart of Paris, with a 6 km procession along the Seine in a flotilla of some 160 boats, between Pont d’Austerlitz and the Pont d’Iéna. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:23:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/terre-de-jeux-2024-welcomes-french-and-french-lovers-the-world-over/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/terre-de-jeux-2024-welcomes-french-and-french-lovers-the-world-over/ With fewer than 1000 days to go until the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Paris 2024 and the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs are offering the 2 million French people living abroad the opportunity to join in the wonder of the Games. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 20:18:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-becomes-official-partner-of-olympic-and-paralympic-games-paris-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-becomes-official-partner-of-olympic-and-paralympic-games-paris-2024/ Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet and Chairman and CEO of the Accor Group Sébastien Bazin announced a partnership between Paris 2024 and Accor at the Destination France Summit, which took place today in Paris and was attended by the French President Emmanuel Macron. Thu, 04 Nov 2021 20:12:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cop26-paris-2024-to-join-unfcccs-race-to-zero-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cop26-paris-2024-to-join-unfcccs-race-to-zero-campaign/ The Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 today revealed it will formally join the global “Race to Zero” campaign. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:08:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-hosts-marathon-pour-tous-mass-event-running/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-hosts-marathon-pour-tous-mass-event-running/ With 1,000 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, more than 3,600 runners, members of Club Paris 2024 and the Orange Running Team, took to the Champs Élysées to race against the best marathon runner in the world, Eliud Kipchoge. Sun, 31 Oct 2021 20:03:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/1000-days-to-go-until-paris-2024-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/1000-days-to-go-until-paris-2024-games/ With 1000 Days to Go until Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is launching its first official online shop, which will host all of the Official Licensed Products for the next three Olympiads Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:54:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/official-paris-2024-supporter-sodexo-live/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/official-paris-2024-supporter-sodexo-live/ Sodexo has become an Official Supporter of Paris 2024 – as has its subsidiary Sodexo Live!, which is set to provide catering at the Athletes’ village. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:50:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/1000-days-before-paris-2024-games-marathon/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/1000-days-before-paris-2024-games-marathon/ 1,000 days before the Paris 2024 Games: «Marathon Pour Tous», Paris 2024 Mass Event Running launched with an innovative pursuit race with the world’s top marathon runner, Eliud Kipchoge Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:44:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-city-of-paris-lays-the-foundation-stone-of-arena/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-city-of-paris-lays-the-foundation-stone-of-arena/ The Arena Porte de la Chapelle, a major project to create a new sports hub within a new district, ZAC Gare des Mines-Fillettes, has taken its first major step in its construction. Wed, 06 Oct 2021 19:38:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/100-days-until-the-olympic-and-paralympic-games-beijing-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/100-days-until-the-olympic-and-paralympic-games-beijing-2022/ With a little over 100 days until the Olympic and Paralympic Games Beijing 2022, and as we look towards Paris 2024, Team France has unveiled its new emblem – a symbol of determination Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:06:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/monnaie-de-paris-creates-coins-to-commemorate-olympic-and-paralympic-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/monnaie-de-paris-creates-coins-to-commemorate-olympic-and-paralympic-games/ Paris 2024 has partnered with France’s longest-standing institution and the last operational manufacturing establishment in Paris to launch one of its first licensed products Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:59:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-board-of-directors-approve-principles-of-volunteer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-board-of-directors-approve-principles-of-volunteer/ Meeting for the first time since France officially became the next host country of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Paris 2024 Board of Directors, chaired by Tony Estanguet, has approved the guiding principles of the two flagship Games engagement programmes: the volunteer programme and the Torch Relay. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 18:48:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/90-of-people-in-france-support-plan-for-summer-paralympic-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/90-of-people-in-france-support-plan-for-summer-paralympic-games/ An Ifop survey for the Paris 2024 Organising Committee has confirmed that 90% of the French public are excited by the prospect of France hosting the Summer Paralympic Games in 2024. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 18:43:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-paralympic-games-arrive-in-france-as-paris-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-paralympic-games-arrive-in-france-as-paris-2024/ France has officially become the next host of the Paralympic Games for the first time in its history following the Closing Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, which saw Anne Hidalgo, the Mayor of Paris, receive the Paralympic flag from the Governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:38:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-invites-the-world-to-an-extraordinary-paralympic-handover-celebr/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-invites-the-world-to-an-extraordinary-paralympic-handover-celebr/ Ahead of the Closing Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, which will see Paris take the Host City baton from Tokyo, Pierre Rabadan, Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of Sport, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Etienne Thobois, CEO of Paris 2024 and Marie-Amélie Le Fur, President of the French National Paralympic Committee, today presented Paris 2024’s ambition for the Games at a press conference in Tokyo alongside a preview of the plans for Sunday’s celebration. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 18:31:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-calls-for-para-sport-representation-in-emoji/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-calls-for-para-sport-representation-in-emoji/ Organising Committee to file an official proposal today to the Unicode Consortium with the support of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), French National Paralympic Committee (CNPSF) and numerous French and international Olympians and Paralympians Tue, 31 Aug 2021 18:22:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/time-for-the-paralympic-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/time-for-the-paralympic-games/ On September 5th, Paris will officially receive the Paralympic flag from Tokyo, marking the French capital’s accession as the next host city of the Summer Paralympic Games – the first ever to take place in France. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:03:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-games-actors-take-part-in-the-wethe15-global-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-games-actors-take-part-in-the-wethe15-global-campaign/ Paris turns purple ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:59:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/80-of-french-people-liked-the-paris-2024-handover-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/80-of-french-people-liked-the-paris-2024-handover-ceremony/ An opinion poll conducted by the IFOP Institute for Paris 2024 in the wake of the Tokyo 2020 Games confirms the French public’s enthusiasm for hosting the Games in France in 2024. Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:55:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-olympic-games-are-back-in-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-olympic-games-are-back-in-france/ On Sunday 8 August, during the Closing Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Games, Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, received the Olympic Flag from the Governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike. Paris thereby officially became the next city to host the Olympic Games, 100 years after it last did so in 1924. Sun, 08 Aug 2021 17:46:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-president-of-paris-2024-and-mayor-of-paris/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-president-of-paris-2024-and-mayor-of-paris/ Two days before the Closing Ceremony and Handover with Tokyo 2020, Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024, and Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, took the opportunity to share Paris 2024’s ambition at a press conference in Tokyo. Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:40:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-and-milano-cortina-2026-organising-committees-sign-collaboration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-and-milano-cortina-2026-organising-committees-sign-collaboration/ The Organising Committees for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 and the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 have today announced a collaboration agreement, which is aimed at encouraging joint initiatives and activities in an effort to stage more sustainable, innovative and spectacular Games in 2024 and 2026. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:16:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-confirms-readiness-to-take-the-baton-from-tokyo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-confirms-readiness-to-take-the-baton-from-tokyo/ Led by its President Tony Estanguet, the Paris 2024 delegation outlined key project updates at the 138th IOC Session in Tokyo. The organising committee presented a project report, highlighting steps taken to further strengthen the Games plan Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:06:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brisbane-selected-to-host-2032-olympic-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brisbane-selected-to-host-2032-olympic-games/ Brisbane has been formally awarded hosting rights for the 2032 Olympic Games following a vote of International Olympic Committee member nations in Tokyo. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:21:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-launches-its-new-online-press-area/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-launches-its-new-online-press-area/ With just a few days to go until the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Paris 2024 is launching a new online press area for journalists from all over the world. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-reveals-the-website-for-the-pre-games-training-camp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-reveals-the-website-for-the-pre-games-training-camp/ Just days before the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games begin, Paris 2024 has revealed its website cataloguing all of the 770 Pre-Games Training Camps chosen for Olympic and Paralympic athletes to prepare for the Paris 2024 Games. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:56:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sanofi-announces-paris-2024-premium-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sanofi-announces-paris-2024-premium-partnership/ Tony Estanguet, Chairman of Paris 2024, Paul Hudson, Sanofi Chief Executive Officer, and Serge Weinberg, Chairman of Sanofi’s Board of Directors, today announced Sanofi will become a Premium Partner of Paris 2024 for the Olympic and Paralympic Games being held in Paris in 2024. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:51:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-announces-a-unique-collaboration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-announces-a-unique-collaboration/ Woodkid is composing the original music for the first ceremony organised by Paris 2024. Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:45:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pwc-france-becomes-official-partner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pwc-france-becomes-official-partner/ The consulting and audit services firm becomes an official partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 and France’s Olympic and Paralympic team for the next three editions of the Games Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:41:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-gets-ready-to-take-the-baton-from-tokyo-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-gets-ready-to-take-the-baton-from-tokyo-2020/ On Tuesday 8th June, Paris 2024, in partnership with the Eiffel Tower Operating Company, conducted a large-scale test on the Eiffel Tower as part of preparations for festivities linked to the Handover Ceremony with Tokyo 2020. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:32:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-kicks-off-its-licensing-program-in-the-run-up-to-the-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-kicks-off-its-licensing-program-in-the-run-up-to-the-games/ Paris 2024 has started publishing calls for interest to develop its official licensing program for the Olympic & Paralympic Games. Between now and 2024, a total of 10,000 references of Official Licensed Products – including apparel, accessories, stationery, publishing, toys & games, electronics, homeware, gift & novelties, luggage and eyewear – will be made available to the public through all retail channels. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:26:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-concludes-2020-with-an-even-stronger-project/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-concludes-2020-with-an-even-stronger-project/ As 2020 draws to a close, Paris 2024 and all its stakeholders have approved a new optimised concept for the Games that consolidates its strengths. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:05:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-will-be-the-first-100-gender-equal-games-in-history/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-will-be-the-first-100-gender-equal-games-in-history/ Paris 2024 is delighted with the IOC Executive Board’s decisions from 7 December 2020. In addition to the historic announcement of perfect parity between female and male athletes, for the first time in the history of the Games, the IOC unveiled the sports programme for the Paris 2024 Games, with eight new events, while confirming the inclusion of the four additional sports proposed by Paris 2024. Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:52:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-presents-a-new-concept-that-reinforces-its-existing-strengths/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-presents-a-new-concept-that-reinforces-its-existing-strengths/ Following a six-month stakeholder engagement, a new venue masterplan for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games was presented during the Paris 2024 Executive Board meeting on 25 November 2020. Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:46:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-is-delighted-ioc-maintains-initial-schedule-set-sports-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-is-delighted-ioc-maintains-initial-schedule-set-sports-programme/ During its meeting today in Lausanne, the IOC Executive Board confirmed that the programme for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (sports / disciplines) will be known in December 2020, as initially planned. Sat, 10 Oct 2020 11:34:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/channel-4-continues-longstanding-commitment-to-paralympic-sport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/channel-4-continues-longstanding-commitment-to-paralympic-sport/ With exactly four years to go until the Opening Ceremony, Channel 4 has today been awarded the UK television rights to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:41:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-welcomes-the-decision-to-postpone-the-tokyo-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-welcomes-the-decision-to-postpone-the-tokyo-games/ The joint decision by the Japanese government and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is proportional to the severity of the health crisis we are facing. It mirrors the need to rank human health and efforts to stop this virus spreading above any other consideration. Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:29:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tokyo-2020-olympics-delayed-until-next-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tokyo-2020-olympics-delayed-until-next-summer/ The Tokyo 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic games will be moved to next year as the world battles the coronavirus outbreak. The event had been due to begin on July 24th. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 07:52:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-commits-to-a-climate-positive-olympic-and-paralympic-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-commits-to-a-climate-positive-olympic-and-paralympic-games/ The Paris 2024 Board of Directors met on 16 March to approve the Games’ climate strategy which, in line with the Paris Agreement, will considerably reduce CO2 emissions and willoffset in excess of its residual emissions linked to the event. As a result, Paris 2024 will become climate positive, a world’s first for a sports event. Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:30:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-executive-board-approves-two-new-iconic-venues-for-paris-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-executive-board-approves-two-new-iconic-venues-for-paris-2024/ Paris 2024 is delighted that the IOC Executive Board has approved the Teahupo’o site in Tahiti for surfing events and Place de la Concorde for urban sports. Two new iconic, spectacular and sustainable venues that will be the stage for events from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games’ additional sports. Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:23:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-teams-up-with-teachers-doctors-athletes-and-influencers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-teams-up-with-teachers-doctors-athletes-and-influencers/ Paris 2024 organised the 5th Olympic and Paralympic Week (OPW) aimed at promoting the benefits of physical activity and the Olympic and Paralympic values to the youth of the nation. 3,000 schools accross France took part in the programme and developed dedicated projects, raising awareness amongst the over 500,000 students and 200 athletes involved throughout the week. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:15:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-have-opened-an-innovative-incubator-designed-to-harness-sport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-have-opened-an-innovative-incubator-designed-to-harness-sport/ The first group of 26 athlete-entrepreneurs championing social and environmental projects in France and Africa begin their training. Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:23:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/agence-francaise-de-developpement-and-paris-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/agence-francaise-de-developpement-and-paris-2024/ Remy Rioux, Chief Executive Officer of Agence Française de Développement, and Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024, announced the signing of a cooperation agreement between both organisations to initiate and support projects that combine sport and sustainable development, in France and around the world. Sun, 02 Feb 2020 11:16:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-partners-with-team-gb-and-paralympicsgb-for-tokyo-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-partners-with-team-gb-and-paralympicsgb-for-tokyo-2020/ British Airways has been appointed the official airline partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 09:56:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-paris-2024-approves-the-tahiti-site-for-surfing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-paris-2024-approves-the-tahiti-site-for-surfing/ Today, Paris 2024 has taken another step towards achieving its plans for a spectacular event, with its Executive Board approving of two new iconic sites to be proposed to the IOC to host the additional sports. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:09:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fdj-becomes-official-partner-of-the-olympic-and-paralympic-games-paris-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fdj-becomes-official-partner-of-the-olympic-and-paralympic-games-paris-2024/ In the second quarter of 2020, FDJ will join the national partnership programme for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 and become an Official Partner. The company has long supported the Paris Games bid and French athletes in general and also made major contributions to French sport over the years. Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:06:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/edf-group-becomes-premium-partner-for-the-paris-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/edf-group-becomes-premium-partner-for-the-paris-2024/ The EDF Group becomes the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games’ Premium Partner, joining the national partnership programme for Paris 2024 for a period of five years. Tue, 19 Nov 2019 10:14:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-launches-terre-de-jeux-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-launches-terre-de-jeux-2024/ With the support of France’s Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Organising Committee for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games has awarded “Terre de Jeux 2024” certification to the French Embassy in Japan. Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:08:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-reveals-the-face-of-its-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-reveals-the-face-of-its-games/ This evening Paris 2024 revealed its new emblem at a spectacular, mass-participation event where sport provided the theme. In fusing together three iconic symbols – the gold medal, the Olympic flame and Marianne – the emblem embodies the idea of a friendly, people’s Games. Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:01:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-joins-forces-with-dakar-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-joins-forces-with-dakar-2022/ Meeting in Senegal, the Organising Committees of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Dakar 2022 Youth Olympic Games today signed a cooperation agreement that aims to contribute to the success of Dakar 2022 and share the positive impact of the first Youth Olympic Games to be held in Africa. Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:32:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/five-venues-make-official-bids-to-host-the-paris-2024-olympic-games-surfing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/five-venues-make-official-bids-to-host-the-paris-2024-olympic-games-surfing/ At midnight yesterday, Paris 2024 closed its call for applications for venues wishing to host the surfing competitions at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:27:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-gives-delegations-from-the-five-continents-a-taster-of-the-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-gives-delegations-from-the-five-continents-a-taster-of-the-games/ For the first time since it was awarded the Games, the Organising Committee for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will play host to around thirty National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) from the five continents as part of its two-day Welcome Days event. Thu, 04 Jul 2019 16:49:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-to-release-film-expressing-its-belief-in-the-role-of-sport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-to-release-film-expressing-its-belief-in-the-role-of-sport/ Paris 2024 is set to release a film paying tribute to sport and its unique capacity to arouse strong emotions, bring people together and transform lives. Wed, 26 Jun 2019 16:38:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-qualifiers-for-paris-2024-games-mass-participation-marathon-announced/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-qualifiers-for-paris-2024-games-mass-participation-marathon-announced/ As part of the Olympic Day event, which is being held all over France this weekend in partnership with the Festival of Sport, the first 24 numbered bibs for the mass-participation marathon at the Paris 2024 Games were awarded at the end of a 2,024-metre race. Sun, 23 Jun 2019 16:32:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2019-olympic-day-proves-a-huge-success/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2019-olympic-day-proves-a-huge-success/ More than 800,000 people took part in Olympic Day, which was held over the weekend across France and today in Paris, at the Place de la Concorde. Attended by some of French sport’s champion athletes, the event provided a taste of Paris 2024, five years before the world’s greatest sporting celebration comes to the French capital. Sun, 23 Jun 2019 16:20:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/organisation-of-paris-2024-olympic-games-unaffected-by-delay/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/organisation-of-paris-2024-olympic-games-unaffected-by-delay/ Today’s announcement by the French government that it is postponing the launch of the Charles de Gaulle Express, connecting Paris to its main airport, will not impact on the successful organisation of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which is founded on a solid transport plan. Wed, 29 May 2019 16:15:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-paris-2024-team-embraces-duoday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-paris-2024-team-embraces-duoday/ As part of the DuoDay initiative, Paris 2024 welcomed 20 people with disabilities into its teams on Thursday for a day of engagement and learning. Thu, 16 May 2019 16:06:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/executive-board-adopts-the-paris-2024-code-of-ethics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/executive-board-adopts-the-paris-2024-code-of-ethics/ Paris 2024 reaffirms its intention to stage an ethical and transparent Games. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 16:01:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-and-ioc-athletes-commissions-come-together/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-and-ioc-athletes-commissions-come-together/ Held outside France on a one-off basis, the meeting gave the Paris 2024 Athletes’ Commission the opportunity to work alongside its IOC counterpart, the very first time that an organising committee’s athletes’ commission has met with that of the IOC. Mon, 15 Apr 2019 15:59:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/economic-and-employment-opportunities-open-and-accessible-to-everyone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/economic-and-employment-opportunities-open-and-accessible-to-everyone/ With more than five years to go before the big event, Paris 2024 and the Games’ stakeholders have today launched a plan that is totally innovative in both its approach and scope and which seeks, through the Olympic Games, to create new tender and job opportunities. Fri, 05 Apr 2019 15:49:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-a-revolutionary-experience/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-a-revolutionary-experience/ Paris 2024 is revolutionising the Olympic experience by offering everyone the opportunity, for the first time ever, to be more than just a spectator or a viewer and play an actual part. Paris 2024 is also submitting a proposal to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the inclusion of four new sports that all embody youth, elite performance, spectacular experiences and inclusiveness. Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:29:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/olympic-and-paralympic-week-is-here/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/olympic-and-paralympic-week-is-here/ This week, sport, its values and its benefits will take centre stage in schools, educational establishments and universities across France, as part of Olympic and Paralympic We Mon, 04 Feb 2019 15:11:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024s-first-executive-board-meeting-of-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024s-first-executive-board-meeting-of-2019/ Paris 2024 is the first Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to set up an endowment fund that will help consolidate the impact of the Paris 2024 legacy projects. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 09:49:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cop24-paris-2024-joins-the-unfccc-sports-for-climate-action-initiative/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cop24-paris-2024-joins-the-unfccc-sports-for-climate-action-initiative/ At the 24th Conference of the Parties (COP24) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), currently being held in Katowice (Poland), Paris 2024 yesterday announced its intention to join Sports for Climate Action, a UNFCCC initiative that is designed to encourage the sporting world to cut greenhouse gas emissions generated by the events it organises. Wed, 12 Dec 2018 14:44:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-is-set-to-introduce-the-land-of-the-2024-games-certification/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-is-set-to-introduce-the-land-of-the-2024-games-certification/ Six years before the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Tony Estanguet, chairman of Paris 2024, presented the local mobilisation and engagement strategy to the Association of French Mayors (AMF), and set out Paris 2024’s ambition to make the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games the “Games of France”. Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:38:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-paris-2024-bid-committee-closes-its-books-with-a-6.7m-surplus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-paris-2024-bid-committee-closes-its-books-with-a-6.7m-surplus/ The Paris 2024 Public Interest Group (Bid Committee) was officially dissolved at its final General Assembly today, which was attended by representatives of the City of Paris, the French National Olympic Committee (CNOSF), the French National Paralympic Committee (CPSF), the State and the Île-de-France Region, The gathering provided an opportunity to highlight the sound financial management of the Paris 2024 Public Interest Group, which closed its books with a surplus of €6.7m, more than 10% of its total budget. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:31:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-presents-an-optimised-olympic-games-venue-concept/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-presents-an-optimised-olympic-games-venue-concept/ Paris 2024 reached a new milestone in its Games preparations yesterday when it presented an optimised sport and venue concept to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board, designed to enhance the Games experience for all participants, while strengthening the Games legacy for people and communities and securing the budget for the Games. Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:20:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-links-up-with-for-a-fit-france-collective/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-links-up-with-for-a-fit-france-collective/ “For a fit France”, a group of experts from the world of sport and health, is joining up with Paris 2024 to make the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games a catalyst for progress in the field. Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:16:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-regions-commit-support-to-paris-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-regions-commit-support-to-paris-2024/ The regions of France and Paris 2024 come together behind a shared ambition to activate the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games throughout France over the six years of preparations. Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:23:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/groupe-bpce-becomes-the-first-premium-partner-of-paris-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/groupe-bpce-becomes-the-first-premium-partner-of-paris-2024/ One year to the day that saw the Olympic and Paralympic Games return to France, Paris 2024 and Groupe BPCE officially announced the signature of their partnership. Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tony-estanguet-signs-lgbt-charter-with-autre-cercle/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tony-estanguet-signs-lgbt-charter-with-autre-cercle/ Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024, has signed the LGBT+ Engagement Charter established in 2012 by “Autre Cercle”, in the company of the organisation’s president Christophe Berthier, and spokesperson Catherine Tripon. Mon, 30 Jul 2018 11:55:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-and-tokyo-2020-sign-cooperation-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-and-tokyo-2020-sign-cooperation-agreement/ The two Organising Committees will seek to combine their skills and expertise to optimise delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:50:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gare-du-nord-to-triple-in-size-ahead-of-paris-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gare-du-nord-to-triple-in-size-ahead-of-paris-olympics/ Gare du Nord in Paris will triple in size by 2024, just in time for the 2024 Olympics Games, which will be hosted by the French capital. Architect Denis Valode will lead the transformation, an operation similar in size to the one conducted by the architect Jacques Ignace Hittorff in 1864. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 09:29:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-board-establishes-audit-and-ethics-committees/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-board-establishes-audit-and-ethics-committees/ Since its creation, Paris 2024 has sought to implement the highest standards of governance and ethics in order to support the smooth and secure management of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games’ preparations and delivery. Thu, 05 Jul 2018 11:19:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frances-main-trade-union-and-employer-organisations-make-paris-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frances-main-trade-union-and-employer-organisations-make-paris-2024/ A Paris 2024 social charter has been signed today, Tuesday, by the Paris 2024 Committee, Solideo and France’s main trade union and employer organisations – an event timed to mark the visit of the IOC’s Coordination Commission to Paris. The charter represents a strong commitment, emphasising the social and economic ambition surrounding the Games. Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:13:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-signing-of-joint-funding-protocol-for-the-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-signing-of-joint-funding-protocol-for-the-games/ A few days ahead of the IOC Coordination Commission’s first visit to Paris, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, Anne Hidalgo, President of SOLIDEO and Mayor of Paris, and Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024, have signed the joint funding protocol for the Paris 2024 Games in the company of all key stakeholders. Thu, 14 Jun 2018 11:07:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-to-go-into-games-mode-for-olympic-day-23-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-to-go-into-games-mode-for-olympic-day-23-june/ Today, Tuesday, Denis Masseglia, President of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee, Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024 and Jean-François Martins, Paris Deputy Mayor with responsibility for sport, tourism and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, unveiled the city’s plans for Olympic Day 2018 with support from French Olympic medallists Renaud Lavillenie and Gwladys Epangue. Tue, 29 May 2018 10:55:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-aefe-signs-up-to-support-the-work-of-paris-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-aefe-signs-up-to-support-the-work-of-paris-2024/ The Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) has committed to roll out a new ‘Horizon 2024’ programme across its global network, promoting sport and the Olympic values to 350,000 students worldwide. Thu, 17 May 2018 10:49:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-paris-2024-athletes-commission-on-the-starting-blocks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-paris-2024-athletes-commission-on-the-starting-blocks/ The Paris 2024 Athletes’ Commission met for the first time today at the site of the future Olympic and Paralympic Village. Chaired by Martin Fourcade, the Commission will contribute over the next six years in the delivery of an exceptional experience for the athletes of the world in 2024, and also help the Games leave a positive and sustainable legacy on society. Thu, 12 Apr 2018 10:43:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-and-the-ioc-begin-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-and-the-ioc-begin-partnership/ The first Project Review between the International Olympic Committee and the Paris 2024 Organising Committee - held over the past two days in Paris - confirmed the two bodies’ shared ambition to deliver a model project within a controlled and responsible budgetary framework. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:31:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-is-off-the-starting-blocks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-2024-is-off-the-starting-blocks/ The first Executive Board meeting of the Organising Committee for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games (“Paris 2024”) took place this afternoon at Le Bourget in Seine-Saint-Denis. Fri, 02 Mar 2018 10:19:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dates-of-the-paris-2024-olympic-and-paralympic-games-confirmed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dates-of-the-paris-2024-olympic-and-paralympic-games-confirmed/ The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which met in PyeongChang prior to the opening of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, confirmed the dates of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Wed, 07 Feb 2018 10:17:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/los-angeles-signs-on-for-2028-olympic-games-as-paris-takes-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/los-angeles-signs-on-for-2028-olympic-games-as-paris-takes-2024/ Los Angeles has officially signalled its candidature to host the 2028 Olympic Games. The move leaves Paris free to host the 2024 Olympic Games, on the centenary of its previous hosting in 1924. Tue, 01 Aug 2017 08:54:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-olympic-games-organisers-pass-on-knowledge-to-tokyo-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-olympic-games-organisers-pass-on-knowledge-to-tokyo-2020/ Three months after the “marvellous” Olympic Games Rio 2016, the organisers were in the future host city of Tokyo this week to pass on their experiences. Representatives of the Tokyo 2020, PyeongChang 2018 and Beijing 2022 Organising Committees and the 2024 Candidate Cities were also there to listen, as well as to learn the lessons from their experiences. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 05:38:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-ioc-approves-five-new-sports-for-olympic-games-tokyo-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-ioc-approves-five-new-sports-for-olympic-games-tokyo-2020/ The International Olympic Committee has agreed to add baseball/softball, karate, skateboard, sports climbing and surfing to the sports programme for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The decision by the 129th IOC Session in Rio de Janeiro was the most comprehensive evolution of the Olympic programme in modern history. Fri, 05 Aug 2016 09:33:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brazil-enters-last-lap-of-olympic-preparations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brazil-enters-last-lap-of-olympic-preparations/ Brazil is getting ready to hold the first Olympic and Paralympic Games in South America, with the opening ceremony just ten days away. Following the success of the 2014 World Cup, the country has already shown that Brazil is a culturally rich country, with a friendly and welcoming population. Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:26:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latam-airlines-brazil-prepares-for-rio-2016-challenge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latam-airlines-brazil-prepares-for-rio-2016-challenge/ LATAM Airlines Brazil has put in place more than 100 special operational measures to ensure efficient services for spectators and delegations during the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The strategy was developed over the past year by a multi-disciplinary team comprising people from various areas of the company. Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:24:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/embratur-no-possibility-of-olympic-games-cancellation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/embratur-no-possibility-of-olympic-games-cancellation/ Embratur - the Brazilian Tourism Board - has said that there is no discussion of the possibility to postpone or cancel the 2016 Rio Olympic Games following the spread of the Zika virus. Embratur and other Brazilian government agencies are guided by the recommendations of the World Health Organization, which has argued that delaying the games does not alter the spread of the virus. Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:08:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-backs-brazil-to-host-successful-olympic-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-backs-brazil-to-host-successful-olympic-games/ International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission chair Nawal El Moutawakel has backed Brazil and the Brazilians to deliver successful Olympic Games this August. The news comes at the close of the tenth and final IOC Coordination Commission visit to Rio de Janeiro. Her statement came after three days of meetings in the Brazilian host city, which included a venue tour of the Olympic Park and Deodoro sites, a meeting with the three levels of government (federal, state, and city), and presentations by the Rio 2016 Organising Committee on the status of the preparations. Thu, 14 Apr 2016 07:17:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-fly-team-gb-to-rio-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-fly-team-gb-to-rio-olympics/ British Airways has been appointed as the official airline partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. With a long history in supporting the national teams, British Airways will ensure the medallist hopefuls arrive refreshed and ready to compete. Thu, 14 Apr 2016 07:06:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-applauds-brazil-stance-of-olympic-visas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-applauds-brazil-stance-of-olympic-visas/ The World Travel & Tourism Council has congratulated the government of Brazil for adopting new policies that exempt tourist visas for citizens from the US, Australia, Canada and Japan during Brazil’s hosting of the 2016 Olympics. The exemptions will be in place from June 1st until September 18th this year. Fri, 08 Jan 2016 09:18:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-welcomes-first-light-rail-trains-ahead-of-2016-olympic-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-welcomes-first-light-rail-trains-ahead-of-2016-olympic-games/ The first train for Rio’s new Light Rail system has just arrived in Rio for testing, as part of Brazil’s investment in public infrastructure ahead of the 2016 Olympics. With over 480,000 tourists predicted to descend on Rio de Janeiro for the Olympic & Paralympic Games next summer, the Light Rail will carry approximately 285,000 tourists every day, easing the pressure on the city’s other transport systems. Fri, 10 Jul 2015 08:35:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/france-closes-in-on-olympic-games-host-bid/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/france-closes-in-on-olympic-games-host-bid/ International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach and French president François Hollande met again earlier at The Olympic Museum in Lausanne. On the agenda is a possible French Olympic bid from Paris for the Olympic Games 2024. Paris moved a step closer to bidding for the 2024 Olympic Games earlier this month after the city council adopted a resolution in favour of hosting the Games. Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:07:31 +0000