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World rugby eyes calendar tweaks after Olympic sevens success

  • Rugby Sevens

Dupont starred in France's first gold medal win at the Paris Games by defeating Fiji in the final.

success of the men’s tournament, which exceeded expectations with eight sold-out sessions and 550,000 tickets

for the 2028 and 2032 Olympics about stadium capacities.Rugby sevens has seen a remarkable rise in Paris

Full Paris rugby sevens schedule can be viewed here.


Artistic Gymnastics: China shaded Japan in men's qualifying

  • Gymnastics

Two Japanese gymnasts will likely be in the high bar final, but Daiki Hashimoto won't be one of them after falling on his dismount.

China shaded Japan in men's artistic gymnastics qualifying at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

And that's because China shaded Japan in men's artistic gymnastics qualifying.Bercy Arena in Paris.

IMAGESBut it was the men who held centre stage first as teams and individuals went in search of their tickets

Recovering from an injury in Paris, he also won horizontal bar gold in Tokyo but failed to make the final


Thousands of tickets still available for Paris 2024

  • Paris 2024

the excitement of the Opening Ceremony for athletes, officials and the general public, thousands of tickets

High ticket, transport and accommodation prices are proving to be a challenge for Paris.

So far, the trend has been for stadiums to be empty and for tickets to be sold at high prices.The high

price of tickets and the daily cost of living in what is already the most visited city in the world

budget constraints," described a Japanese tourist, Sōta, near the Hôtel de Ville, the city hall of Paris

pandemic.Traditionally, the Olympic Games attract millions of people to their various events, but this year in Paris

U23 football attracts the least interest and has the most tickets available.


The flip side of a rain-soaked opening ceremony

  • Paris 2024

Tens of thousands of people were barred from the Paris 2024 opening ceremony after capacity was reduced

residents and tourists tried in vain to get through security checks in a strangely empty and orderly Paris

checks around the Seine, the deserted streets in the so-called reserved zone, the militarisation of Paris

perimeter meant that many streets were deserted, shops were either closed or sparsely populated, and Paris

Many without tickets tried various excuses to persuade the police to let them in, but to no avail.The

chance of even seeing a giant screen.Spectators stand holding umbrellas during the opening ceremony of Paris

that it would be impossible to enter or witness anything, even from a distance.The only people without tickets


Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony: Ticketing issues, long queues reported

  • Paris 2024

Excited spectators have reported early issues on the day of the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony including

set to be seated on the lower banks and bridges over the Seine River while another 200,000 with free tickets

will flood to the river's upper banks.The line to enter the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics

and his wife waited in queues for an hour in front of a closed gate near the Invalides monument with tickets


Opening ceremony, a world leaders' summit in Paris

  • Paris 2024

Lady Jill Biden will be among the heads of state and dignitaries attending the opening ceremony of the Paris

With several ongoing conflicts around the world, starting with those in Ukraine and Gaza, the Paris Olympics

decision not to run for re-election and is recovering from a bout of pneumonia, will not be flying to Paris

Paris 2024 "is a huge event for France, but also for the UK," said Menna Rawlings, Britain's ambassador

to France, adding that some 500,000 tickets had been sold in Britain.Other European leaders expected

Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), was spotted in Paris


Australian TV crew members attacked in Paris

  • Paris 2024

Two people from Channel 9, which is doing extensive coverage of the Olympic Games, were attacked by a gang. They allegedly wanted to rob them of a backpack. This comes a day after an alleged gang rape against a woman, also Australian.

esta publicación en InstagramUna publicación compartida por thetodayshow (@thetodayshow)Two years ago, Paris

The Stade de France, the Olympic stadium for Paris 2024, was the venue for the Champions League final

disaster.There were sexual assaults, robberies with violence and many people entered the stadium without tickets

The UK has warned citizens travelling to Paris to take extra precautions.


Lara Dallman-Weis, the support of her fans and teammates

  • Sailing

Lara Dallman-Weis will proudly represent the United States at the Paris Olympics in the 470 sailing event

publicación compartida por US Sailing Team (@ussailingteam)She is going to sail with Stuart McNay, for whom Paris

selected to represent the USA in Paris.QUALIFIED ☑️Lara Dallman-Weiss and Stuart McNay have punched their tickets


Paris 2024: Key tools and tips for spectators

  • Paris 2024

Less than a week remains until the opening ceremony of the Games kicks off, and there are a series of essential tools and key information for all spectators attending the Olympic hub from July 26 onwards.

They are Paris 2024 Tickets, Paris 2024 Olympics, and Paris 2024 Public Transport.

2024 Tickets app and enter the spectator's name for each ticket.

This step is crucial, as tickets cannot be printed and are required for entry into the event venues.

all tickets are linked to the buyer's name.Download the official Paris 2024 Olympics app on your device

Tickets app to enjoy the reserved events.


Around 600,000 tickets for Paris remain unsold

  • Paris 2024

Just days away from the Paris Olympic Games, organisers have confirmed that up to 600,000 tickets are

still available; including some 4,000 tickets for the opening ceremony this Friday.

Head of the Paris 2024 organising committee, Tony Estanguet, denied that the amount of unsold tickets

A record 8.8 million tickets have been sold so far."

In total at the beginning, we had 10 million tickets but we took 20 per cent of the total numbers in

 Hundreds of thousands of tickets for the Paris Olympics, including for the 100m finals and the

1500m final going for £71 (€84) while the 100m places are on sale for £248 (€294).The Olympic Games in Paris


"Paris and France are ready," say Tony Estanguet and Emmanuel Macron

  • Paris 2024

opening of the Olympic Games, Tony Estanguet, president of the organising committee, said this Sunday Paris

"Paris is the first priority," said Estanguet, head of the Paris Olympics, at a press conference.

Paris is ready. The city is ready.

homes.Quite a spectacle, and one that is likely to grow after Estanguet said on Sunday that around 4,000 tickets

 The city of Paris continues preparing four days before the opening of the Olympic Games.

"This was the totally unprecedented concept for Paris 2024," he said.


North Korean athletes depart for Paris Olympics

  • Olympics

North Korean athletes left for Paris on Saturday to take part in the Olympic Games for the first time

Around 16 North Korean athletes are expected to compete in around seven Olympic events in Paris, including

the Games while in table tennis Pyon Song-gyong, Ri Jong-sik and Kim Kum-yong have all punched their tickets

to Paris in the 2024 ITTF World Mixed Doubles.North Korea's culture and sports minister Kim Il Guk was

part of the delegation heading to Paris on Saturday.

July until 11 August, and the first athletes have already arrived at the Olympic Village north of Paris


Marius Vizer on judo at Paris 2024 and life after Games

  • Inside the Blogs

President Marius Vizer explores the challenges and opportunities facing judo as it prepares for the Paris

success and impact.Paris 2024 Olympics...What are your expectations for the judo competition at the Paris

Our expectations for the judo competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics are high and we are very confident

any specific initiatives or programs the IJF has implemented to support athletes in the lead-up to Paris

GETTY IMAGESHow does the IJF plan to enhance the spectator experience for judo fans attending the Paris

Tickets were sold in a record time. It will be full from morning to evening.


400 fines in two days for misuse of Olympic lane

  • Paris 2024

This week, Paris introduced a dedicated lane to streamline access to Olympic venues, which has been closed

Paris, already known for its heavy traffic, has recently made significant efforts to improve circulation

Minutes" concept.Spanish outlet AS report the closure will affect around 200 kilometres of traffic in Paris

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Paralympic Games will also end.The aim is to enable athletes to reach all the competition venues, both in Paris

Additionally, spectators with tickets or access permits for the ceremony will be permitted entry.


1.2 million tickets released as Paris 2024 countdown continues

  • Paris 2024

According to data provided by the organising committee, there are 1.2 million tickets still available

the Deputy General Director of the Committee, Mickaël Aloïsio, fans can now purchase over 50,000 new tickets

According to the General Director, over 60% of tickets have been sold in France, with countries like

This figure surpasses the record of 8.3 million tickets sold for the Atlanta Games, which until now had

the excellent sales pace.The organisers predict that ticket sales could surpass ten million for the Paris

GETTY IMAGESVaried pricesRegarding the pricing of the tickets, a dual criterion is being followed in