Olympics 2024 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How big is India's contingent for Paris Olympics 2024?

India are sending a 117-member strong contingent for the Paris Olympics 2024 including 70 male and 47 female athletes.

What to expect from the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony

Paris Olympics will be the first time an opening ceremony will be held outside a stadium. What more do we know about the big event?

Why are there five rings in the Olympic symbol? What does it mean?

The Olympic symbol consists of five rings and are based on a design first created by Pierre de Coubertin in 1913.

What is the Olympic Movement?

The goal of the Olympic Movement is to contribute to building a peaceful and better world by educating youth through sport practised in accordance with Olympism and its values.

When and where the first Olympic Games were held?

While the first ancient Olympic Games were held in 776 BC in Greece, the first modern era Olympics took place in Greece in 1896.

Which countries have won the most Olympic medals?

The USA hold the record for winning the most medals (2,655) and most golds (1,070) in the Summer Olympics history.

How many medals have India won at Olympics?

India have won a total of 35 medals across 24 Olympic editions including 10 gold, 9 silver, and 16 bronze medals.

When do the Paris 2024 Olympics start and finish?

The 2024 Paris Olympics will commence with the opening ceremony on 26 July and conclude on 11 August.

How many sports will be played at the Paris Olympics 2024?

The Paris Olympics 2024 will feature 32 sports, including 28 'core' sports that were also part of the Summer Games at Rio in 2016 and Tokyo in 2021.

Will transgender athletes take part in Paris Olympics 2024?

Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand became the world's first openly trans Olympian in 2021, when she took part in the Tokyo Games.