• The 33th Edition 2024 of Paris Olympic was organized in Paris, France on 26 July to 11 August 2024 along the river Seine.

• It was the third time the Olympics were organized in Paris, France; first- 1900, second- 1924 and third- 2024.

• There were a total of 32 games including four news games added in this edition (Breaking, sport climbing, skateboarding, and surfing.)

• Total 10,500 athletes and more than 200 countries participated in this edition.

• The Mascot of the edition was the Phryges which is a symbol of liberty and freedom of French history.

• Next edition will be held in 2028 in Los Angeles, America.

• Top Rank: America>China>Japan>Australia

India’s Performance:

• India got 71st rank in this edition.
• Total athletes: 117
• Participated in 16 games.
• Most player: Athlete (29)      
• The youngest athlete: Dhinidhi Deshindhu (Swimming)        
• Oldest athlete: Rohan Bopanna (Tennis)

Athlete	Event	Sport	Medal
Manu Bhakar	Woman 10 meter air field	Shooting	Bronze
Manu Bhakar, Sabarjot singh	10 meter air pistol mixed team	Shooting	Bronze
Swapnil Kusale	50 meter rifle 3 position	Shooting	Bronze
India Hockey team	Bronze medal match	Hockey	Bronze
Neeraj Chopra	Men javelin throw final	Javelin throw	Silver
Aman Saharawat	Men 57 kg freestyle	Kusti	Bronze

Flag Bearer: 

                     Opening Ceremony: Achanta Sharad Kamal (Table Tennis player), PV Sindhu (Badminton)

                     Closing Ceremony: Bhanu Bhakar and P.R. Sreejesh (Hockey)

Note:  The first Summer olympic ceremony was held in 1886 6th of April to 15th of April by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which was founded by French in 1894.

• It is held once every four years.