The 2024 Olympics in Paris, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, will be the largest event ever organized in France. Millions of spectators will attend, filling 35 venues in and around Paris. Over 10,500 athletes from more than 200 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team will compete in 329 events over 19 days. This XXXIII Olympiad will feature 32 sports, including four new ones designed to enhance the program and engage youth.
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List of New Sports Introduced in Paris Olympics 2024
The IOC has introduced four new sports to the Olympic lineup - breaking, sport climbing, skateboarding, and surfing - in a move that underscores its dedication to embracing diversity and inclusivity, achieving gender equality, promoting sustainable practices, and appealing to a younger demographic. These additions mark a significant step forward in the IOC's efforts to modernise the Olympics and make them more relevant to a new generation. Here is the complete list:
| Category | Details |
| New Sports & Events | Breaking, Sport climbing, Skateboarding and Surfing |
| Additional New Events | Marathon relay mixed walk race featuring mixed-gender teams and the introduction of men in artistic swimming. |
| Marathon Relay Mixed Walk Race | Replacing the individual 50 km walk with a relay race of roughly 40 km where teams alternate every 10 km. |
| Introduction of Men in Artistic Swimming | The 2024 Olympics will feature men competing in artistic swimming for the first time, in both duet and team competitions. |
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List of Existing Sports Olympics till 2024
Skateboarding returns to the Olympics in Paris, with two popular disciplines: park and street. Competitors will showcase their skills in two rounds per event, with judges evaluating their tricks based on difficulty, speed, and variety. This sport joins the lineup of new and existing sports at the 2024 Olympics, which includes:
- Aquatics (Swimming, Marathon Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, Artistic Swimming)
- Archery
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball (3x3, Basketball)
- Boxing
- Breaking - New
- Canoe (Canoe Sprint, Canoe Slalom)
- Cycling (BMX Freestyle, BMX Racing, Road Cycling, Track Cycling)
- Equestrian (Equestrian Eventing, Equestrian Dressage, Equestrian Jumping)
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics (Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics)
- Handball
- Hockey
- Judo
- Modern Pentathlon
- Rowing
- Rugby (Rugby Sevens)
- Sailing
- Shooting
- Skateboarding - New
- Sport Climbing - New
- Surfing (Kiteboarding) - New
- Table Tennis
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Triathlon
- Volleyball (Beach Volleyball, Volleyball)
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling (Greco-Roman Wrestling, Freestyle Wrestling)
Surfing returns to the Olympics in 2024 but with a twist - the events will take place in Tahiti, French Polynesia, rather than Paris. The competitions will be held on the renowned Teahupo'o waves, a world-class surfing destination that has hosted the Pro Tahiti championship for over 20 years. A panel of five judges will evaluate surfers on their technique, considering the variety and type of tricks, difficulty of maneuvers, and overall flow, power, and speed. The picturesque venue offers not only challenging waves for shortboarders but also breathtaking scenery, making it an ideal location for this Olympic event.
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