The Paris Olympics are set to take place on July 26th. Beyond the awe-inspiring feats, there lie staggering numbers that bring the event into perspective. Let’s delve into the number game of the Paris Olympics 2024.
Money spent on Olympics
Hosting the Olympics isn’t easy. While Paris boasts 100% private funding for the Games themselves, A total of 61,500 crores of rupees have been spent to organise the Olympic Games.
The cost of an Olympic medal
Each Olympic medal costs differently. A gold medal costs ₹75 lakh, while silver and bronze medalists take home ₹50 lakh and ₹30 lakh, respectively.
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35 venues at the Paris Olympics in 2024
Talking about the venues, iconic landmarks like the Stade de France (football) and Roland Garros (tennis) will be joined by refurbished venues. Along with them, a total of 35 venues will be hosting the games.
10,500 athletes are to take part
Over 10,000 athletes are expected to descend upon Paris. They’ll compete across all genders and nationalities.
300 events at the Paris Olympics
Close to 300 events will be contested across 32 sports. From the traditional (swimming, athletics) to the recently added (surfing, skateboarding), Paris 2024 will host different events.
