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Where will the 2024 Olympic torch be lit?
Where will the 2024 Olympic torch be lit?
The Paris Olympic torch relay will only travel through mainland France.
The Paris Olympic torch relay will only travel through mainland France.
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What is unique about the Paris Olympics opening ceremony?
What is unique about the Paris Olympics opening ceremony?
It will be held along the Seine river, not in a stadium.
The Paris Olympic torch relay is meant to showcase the country's ______________________ and cultural attractions.
The Paris Olympic torch relay is meant to showcase the country's ______________________ and cultural attractions.
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What is the name of the official mascot of the Paris Olympic Summer Games?
What is the name of the official mascot of the Paris Olympic Summer Games?
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What is the motto of the Paris Olympics?
What is the motto of the Paris Olympics?
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The Olympic and Paralympic Games will have different mascots.
The Olympic and Paralympic Games will have different mascots.
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Match the following events with their corresponding dates:
Match the following events with their corresponding dates:
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Study Notes
Olympic Torch
- The 2024 Olympic torch will be lit in Olympia, Greece on April 16, 2024.
- The torch relay will travel through France from May 8, 2024, and will also visit the overseas departments of France, including Reunion, Guadeloupe, Guyana, and New Caledonia in June.
- From July 14 to 15, the relay will travel through the capital city of Paris and the Île-de-France region until the Olympic Games start.
Paris 2024 Olympics
- The opening ceremony of the Paris Games will take place on July 26, 2024.
- For the first time in Olympic history, the opening ceremony will not be held in a stadium, but along the Seine River in Paris, with visitors and spectators lining up along the banks of the Seine.
- The river parade will be approximately 6 km (3.7 miles) long.
Paris Paralympic Games
- The Paris Paralympic Games will be held from August 28 to September 8, 2024, in Paris.
Olympics 2024 Mascot
- The official mascot of the Paris Olympic Summer Games is the Phryge, a symbol of the red French cap or hat.
- For the first time in Olympic history, both the Olympic and Paralympic Games will share the same mascot and the same Olympic emblem or logo.
2024 Paris Logo
- The logo of the Paris Olympics is art deco inspired, and the arch is one of the outstanding brand elements of the 2024 Olympics.
Paris Olympics 2024 Motto
- The motto of the Paris Olympics is “Games Wide Open”.
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Learn about the 2024 Olympic torch relay, its route, and schedule, including the stops in France and its overseas departments.
