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The Paris Olympics 2024 The biggest multi-sporting event in the world has started from July 26 and is scheduled till August 11. The host city of this year’s Olympics is Paris, France. Over 10,500 athletes from 206 nations and a refugee representative will compete in 32 sports with 329 medal events. India is expected to achieve its best medal performance this time, with the current one coming in the last games held in Tokyo, in which we achieved 7 precious medals. There will be 117 Indian athletes competing for the glory. India has won 35 medals over 8 sports by far in its history. The unique thing about this year’s Olympics will be that the medals won by the athletes will each contain a piece of the iconic Eiffel Tower. The theme of this year is “Let’s Move and Celebrate.” In history, the United States of America has won the most medals and if considered individually, legendary swimmer Michael Phelps has won the most medals. The five Olympic Rings symbolize the five inhabited continents with the Americas being treated as one while the colors Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, and Red with a white background represent the colors of the competing country’s flags. The first Olympics were held in Olympia, Greece in 776 BC, which continued until 393 AD, after which a 1500-year halt came while the first modern Olympic games were held in Athens, Greece in 1896. Anticipating that this year’s Olympics will be a remarkable one. #olympics #paris #india #sports #glory

The wait is finally over! 10,500 athletes, 329 medals Lights Camera Olympics!! The battle for supremacy begins between the best in the business. Often called the grandest celebration of sport around the globe, the Olympics is also a platform for 200-plus countries to showcase their soft power as well. As the athletes will be seen in action till August 11, did you know that Paris is hosting the Summer Olympics after exactly 100 years? Got intrigued with this crazy fun fact right? Here is not one… Not two… Not even three… But five interesting facts that you would not have known until now: 1). Bangladesh: I am pretty sure you all might be puzzled when you saw the country 'Bangladesh' on this list, but unfortunately, they have an unwanted record to their name.?They are the most populous country in the world without an Olympic medal. With more than 60 countries never having tasted Olympic glory, will Bangladesh exit the medal-less club in Paris? 2). 1960: The year not only marked the beginning of a new decade, but it was also the first time when the Summer Olympics held in Rome were televised internationally. 3). Symbol of unity: The design of the Olympic flag was nothing short of genius as it brilliantly showcases unity and inclusivity. There are six colours in the flag namely - Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, Red and White. The interesting part is at least one colour from the Olympic flag is visible on every national flag in the world. 4). 1972: The first thing that will strike your mind will be the terrorist attack during the Munich Olympics when a Palestinian group Black September killed 11 Israeli athletes. But the Munich Olympics was an event where an official mascot debuted (Waldi the Dachshund). 5). Gold isn't Gold: Yes! You heard that right. The Gold medal winners wear silverware with Gold plating. But that doesn't steal the winner's glory. The last time athletes received pure Gold medals was during the 1912 Olympics held in Stockholm. #olympics #parisolympics #paris2024 #paris

With the start of the Olympics 2024 in Paris only two months away, we thought we'd share some details below. Will you be attending or guiding in host cities during this time? Apart from wishing all athletes and event organisers productive and positive final months of preparation, we also trust it will be a fantastic time for tourism in the region! ???? Motto: Games wide open Number of Athletes: 10 500 Events: 329 in 32 sports Opening: 26 July 2024 Closing: 11 August 2024 "Paris was awarded the Games at the 131st IOC Session in Lima, Peru, on 13 September 2017. After multiple withdrawals that left only Paris and Los Angeles in contention, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved a process to concurrently award the 2024 and 2028 Summer Olympics to the two cities. Having previously hosted in 1900 and 1924, Paris will become the second city, after London (who were the hosts in 1908, 1948 and 2012) to host the Summer Olympics three times. Paris 2024 will mark the centenary of Paris 1924, and these Olympic Games will be the sixth hosted by France (three in summer and three in winter), and the first French Olympics since the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville. The Summer Games will return to its traditional four-year Olympiad cycle, after the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Paris 2024 will feature the debut of breakdancing as an Olympic event, and it will be the final Olympic Games held during the presidency of IOC President Thomas Bach. The Games will be the first to feature an identical number of men and women athletes. The Games are expected to cost €8.3 billion." www.olympics.com ?? #Paris #France #Olympics2024 #WFTGA

Three Times Lucky? Could Chengdu Be the Charm Germany Needs for Olympic and Paralympic Dreams? Exciting times! As someone who has closely followed and cherished international sports events, I'm thrilled to see #Karlsruhe, Germany, is set to host the The World Games in 2029—becoming the first city ever to organize this major event twice. Congratulations to the team that worked on the bid! This isn't just a win for Karlsruhe; it's a great opportunity for Germany to showcase our capability to host sustainable and impactful events that draw local and global audiences. Hosting around 3,000 athletes from more than 100 countries in about 35 sports, the event promises to be more than just a competition; it's a celebration of global unity and athletic excellence. With a budget planned to cap at €100 million, it plays in a simiar league as the European Championships Munich 2022, Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games. The comments from the Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (DOSB) and the major of Karlsruhe suggest that the stage is set for a festival that invigorates the entire community—underscoring Germany's commitment to sustainable sports development. On a curious note, as we gear up for 2029, I can't help but look further ahead and ponder the role of fate in Germany's #Olympic and #Paralympic aspirations. With Chengdu, China also aiming to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it's fascinating to think about the parallels and possibly auspicious ties between the city and Germany. Chengdu hosted the FISU World University Games prior to Rhine-Ruhr in 2025 and will precede us now in hosting the World Games. Could this sequence of events spell a lucky charm for Germany's bid for the 2040 Olympics? While the competition is fierce with many cities vying for the honor to host the Games, the idea of 'three times lucky' with Chengdu's precedents offers a playful nudge to the thought that perhaps fortune is setting the stage for Germany to shine in 2040. Let's watch as these events unfold and keep our fingers crossed that this streak of luck continues leading us to a monumental celebration of sportsmanship on our home turf. #Karlsruhe2029 #WorldGames #OlympicAndParalympicDreams #SportsDiplomacy

The Irish Times may want to consider what the chart on Ireland's position in the Olympic Medals Table is actually communicating. https://lnkd.in/eHsQ4qVT While caveated with "Lower numbers are better" most people will probably not read this and go straight for the pretty picture where the chart appears to show a poor performance from the Irish team at Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 and other recent Olympics. In this case a lower number is a positive as it relates to their medal table rank where Ireland have performed much better than in previous Olympics. Therefore surely flipping to the chart so the lower numbers are at the top would be a much better visualisation and indicate the positive performance the team had compared to previous Olympics.

???????? ???????? ??????????'?? ?????????????? ?????????? ???????? ?????????????? Remember that game you played in PE? The one that Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn turned into an unlikely cult classic? Well, Dodgeball isn't just fodder for Hollywood comedies anymore - it's a legitimate international sport. And our Australian Dodgeroos just dominated the East Asian Championships in Malaysia. I just read about our Australian Dodgeroos securing gold, silver, and bronze medals at the East Asian Championships. While impressive, it's not the medals that caught my attention - it's what this represents for sport development. These 'alternative' sports face a fascinating paradox. They often embody everything we claim to want in community sport - inclusive participation, diverse pathways, strong community building, and yes, even international competitive opportunities. Yet they remain in the shadows of our sporting landscape, fighting for recognition with minimal resources and volunteer workforces. The challenge isn't just about winning medals (though our Dodgeroos are clearly good at that). It's about being seen at all. In our market-driven sporting environment, how do these emerging sports cut through when they're competing against the professional marketing machines of established codes? What fascinates me is the disconnect. While we talk about sport for all, our neo-liberal approach to sport development often privileges those activities that can demonstrate commercial 'value'. But what about the social value? The participation value? The community value? These emerging sports, powered by passion rather than profit, are creating authentic pathways for people who might never have seen themselves as 'athletes'. They're building communities, developing skills, and yes - winning international medals - all while operating in the margins of mainstream sport consciousness. The Dodgeroos' success isn't just about medals. It's a reminder that powerful sporting stories exist beyond our traditional spotlight. Perhaps it's time we reconsidered how we measure, support, and celebrate sporting success in Australia. ???????????????? ?????????????? ????????????: How do we better support these sporting alternatives that offer so much but often go unseen? By the way, congrats Dodgeroos - your success made my day! #SportManagement #SportDevelopment #InclusiveSport #CriticalThinking #Dodgeball #DevelopingSport

PARIS 1900: “THE FARCICAL GAMES” ?? As the clock ticks down to Paris 2024, let’s look back at what happened the first time around and hope that things go better this time… It was only the 2nd-ever instalment of the modern Olympic Games, so perhaps it’s not so shocking that the Paris 1900 Olympics were a little disorganised. Later dubbed “farcical” and “an absurd anachronism”, the Games got off to a bad start by being stuffed inside a bigger and more established event – the 1900 Exposition Universelle (or World’s Fair). Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympic movement and IOC President, hoped that attaching the youthful Games to this better-known event would raise their profile. His tactic backfired. The Olympic competition was relegated to sideshow status. Spectators, officials – and even the athletes themselves – were often unaware that they were participating in the Olympics. Unsurprising, as most events were bafflingly labelled “International Contests of Physical Exercise and Sport” –?no mention of Olympics. No opening or closing ceremonies were held. There was such confusion about schedules that few spectators or journalists were present at events; the press that did report called them "International Championships", "Paris Championships", and "Grand Prix of the Paris Exposition". Despite the poor marketing, almost a thousand athletes from 24 countries took part in 95 events. France – fielding 72% of all athletes – won the most gold, silver and bronze medals (although back then athletes received cups or trophies rather than medals). De Coubertin is reported to have commented later to friends, "It's a miracle that the Olympic Movement survived that celebration". But survive it did, and only 24 years later Paris would get a second chance. ??: A poster advertising a 1900 Olympics fencing event, or “Concours international d’Escrime” / “Concours d’exercices physiques et de Sports” - note no mention of "Olympics"! #Paris #travel #storytelling

Why I am now a fan of blind football … and related interesting insights for cultural development! ? A short while ago, I attended the semi-finals of blind football at the Paris Paralympics and had just a great evening with around 10.000 people in the Stade de la Tour Eiffel. I understood that blind football has most often no audience at all despite the incredible performances of the players including an impressive penalty-shoot-out between the teams of Argentina and Brazil. ? Some reflections why so many did show up and had a great time: A venue with an added value – cultural heritage makes the difference – in this case the Eiffel Tower A once-in a live occasion – maybe never again a Paralympic football tournament will be done at a stadium at the Eiffel Tower A safe space of interaction – a secure and well-designed access and public space and crowds supported by great volunteers A professional digital space allowing easy access to reservation, tickets and follow-up information A considerable support by media (in France which I follow regularly) to demonstrate the effects of equal coverages of Olympic and Paralympic sports and with the clear mission to be an eye-opener for paralympic performances A place of fun with common interactions, life music and life performances as well as building on the spirit of the Olympics ... and an incredible sunset on top. I am already looking forward to the next blind football tournaments! ? More on Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 blind football: https://lnkd.in/dib_zjfE More on Paralympics: https://lnkd.in/dZkqPMqA More on the incredible opening ceremony of the Paralympics on the Place de la Concorde: https://lnkd.in/dJVv-f-6 More on safe spaces of interaction related to (EU) Cultural Policy – Read the policy recommendations of our study for the European Parliament which we presented in the Parliament on 04.09.2024: https://lnkd.in/dK-3aRtH ? #paralympics #blind #Football #culture #heritage #Paris #France #cities #urban #safespaces #interaction #Art #culturepolicy #Integration #audienceinvolvement #EU #EP #ECoCs

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris officially get underway (competition actually started on Wednesday) today with the most ambitious Opening Ceremonies ever conducted. What most people won’t be thinking about (and brands interested in marketing around the Olympics need to be) is that today not only marks the start of the Summer Olympics, but it also comes just 561 days before the start of the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. The short turnaround between Summer and Winter Olympics is a stark contrast to the 902 days that passed between the opening of the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing and the start of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. That means brands who want to join in on the Olympic movement have 341 fewer days to sign deals, build strategies and execute. So, as you enjoy the amazing competition that will unfold in Paris (full schedule below), let’s start to have that discussion about how to capture the momentum of partnering with a national governing body as it builds towards sending America’s best to Italy in 2026. ?? Olympic Schedule: https://lnkd.in/dknDA74i #thetimeisnow #planahead #gousa