Paris 2024 Report Reveals Record-Breaking, Inclusive Olympic and Paralympic Games

At the core of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games was a vision that redefined what it means to host a global sporting event.

Paris 2024 blended elite competition with a long-term vision for sustainability, inclusivity, and urban transformation.

Paris 2024 became the first Olympic Games to achieve full gender parity in competition, which was milestone was reached through initiatives such as mixed-gender events, while the organisers also ensured balanced representation among volunteers and the workforce.

In another step towards inclusivity, the “Marathon pour Tous” gave amateur runners the chance to compete on the Olympic course.

Environmental impact was a key priority for Paris 2024 and the official report sayd the Games cut carbon emissions by half compared to London 2012 and Rio 2016, aligning closely with the goals of Olympic Agenda 2020.

Several legacy projects were highlighted in the report, where the Olympic Village is being converted into a permanent, accessible residential community in Seine-Saint-Denis.

French schools have also adopted the “30 minutes of daily exercise” initiative, promoting health and wellbeing beyond the sporting arena.

The report also establishes a model for future Olympic and Paralympic events, setting a new global standard in hosting, legacy, and impact.

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