The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are just around the corner, and athletes from around the world are gearing up for the prestigious event. While traditional sports like basketball, swimming, track and field, and soccer are always fan favorites, this year’s Olympics will also feature some exciting new events.
One of the returning sports is skateboarding, which made its debut in the Tokyo Olympics. Skaters will showcase their skills in both park and street disciplines, with competitions taking place at Paris’ famous Place de la Concorde.
Surfing is another returning sport, with the best surfers in the world set to compete in Tahiti. Judges will score based on tricks, speed, power, and flow as surfers ride the waves.
Sport climbing, a relatively new addition to the Olympics, will also be making a comeback. Athletes will compete in speed, bouldering, and lead disciplines, showcasing their mental and physical strength on the climbing wall.
In addition to the returning sports, the 2024 Olympics will also introduce some new events. Breaking, a form of dance that originated in the 1970s, will feature solo battles between men and women dancers. Men’s Artistic Swimming, a discipline typically associated with women, will showcase male swimmers performing water acrobatics to music.
The Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay will see teams of one male and one female athlete competing in a relay format, while Kayak Cross will add a new twist to traditional kayaking with a race involving multiple athletes navigating downstream and upstream gates.
With these new and returning sports, the 2024 Paris Olympics are sure to be an exciting and memorable event for athletes and fans alike.
