The Paris 2024 Olympics: Complete Preview and Betting Insights

The most significant event ever organised in France is upon us. For 16 days, Paris will become the world's centre stage, with millions visiting the city and billions following the images of the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, Parc des Princes, and other iconic sports venues across France. The time has come for the Summer Olympic Games 2024!

Paris 2024 Olympics to host Athletes from Over 200 Nations

Athletes from more than 200 countries will gather at the world’s largest sporting event, striving for glory and a place in history.

History remembers the victors, and Paris will see 10,500 of the world’s best athletes with one goal - to win gold and hear their national anthem played in the City of Light.

Exactly 100 years from the previous Olympic Games in Paris, the largest sporting event in the world are returning to the capital of France.

When are the Paris 2024 Olympics starting?

The competitions in Paris commence on 24th July, with the official opening taking place two days later.

Until 11th August, when Paris hands over the torch to Los Angeles, we'll witness the crème de la crème of sports, with particular attention on basketball as the new USA Dream Team takes the stage.

Superstars at the Paris Olympics: Who to watch?

LeBron James has assembled the best of USA’s basketball talent in pursuit of his third Olympic gold. The 39-year-old superstar will be joined by fellow icons like Steph Curry and Kevin Durant.

LeBron has gold medals from Beijing and London, and the American basketball team will undoubtedly be the biggest stars in the so-called Olympic Village. If they live up to their status as favourites, they will secure the 17th Olympic gold for USA in men’s basketball.

In athletics, traditionally a major attraction for fans, we expect thrilling duels between the USA and Jamaica in sprint events, and fierce competition from African nations in longer distances.

Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson are the stars following their dominance at last year’s World Championships. Shericka Jackson and Sha’Carri Richardson will face off in the 100m and 200m races, with Sha’Carri making her Olympic debut after a suspension in Tokyo. Jackson is the favourite in the 200m, where she is chasing a world record.

Eliud Kipchoge could become the first man to win three Olympic marathons. The Kenyan has gold from Rio and Tokyo and held the world record until last year.

Other stars include world record holders like Mondo Duplantis, the return of Simone Biles, and golfing icons like Rory McIlroy. Handball legends Mikkel Hansen and Niklas Landin, along with swimming stars Dressel, Ledecky, and Peaty, are also expected to shine. Simply put, there’s too much talent to list.

Medals, Money Prize and Gender Parity at the Paris 2024 Olympics

For the first time, there will be a 50-50 gender ratio among the 10,500 athletes.

Competitors will compete for medals uniquely designed with iron from the Eiffel Tower, symbolising the return of the Games to France after 100 years.

Created by the renowned jeweller LVMH Chaumet, the medals blend traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. The hexagon-shaped medals represent France's national geometric identity.

Gold medal winners will receive $50,000, with a total prize fund of $2.4 million.

The Official Paris 2024 Mascot: Phryges

The official mascot for Paris 2024 is Phryges, symbolising freedom.

"Rather than an animal, our mascots represent an ideal," Paris 2024 president Tony Estanguet said when the mascot was first revealed in 2022.

"Since it is familiar to us and appears on our stamps and the pediments of our town halls, it also represents French identity and spirit."

The mascot also promotes inclusion, with the Paralympics mascot featuring a visible disability.

Betting at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Tips and Opportunities

The Olympics, held every four years, present significant opportunities for bettors. tether.bet offers the chance to bet on almost every event in Paris.

Whether you prefer individual or team sports, pre-match or live betting, tether.bet is the ideal place to test your luck during the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Major finals in both team and individual sports, like the 100m and 200m sprints, offer substantial winning opportunities. Crypto betting on tether.bet allows for quick deposits and withdrawals, live betting, and 24/7 customer support.

In team sports, basketball draws the most attention, especially with the Dream Team competing. Handicap markets or total points will be popular, given the mismatches where medal favourites face underdogs.

Handball also offers exciting betting prospects, with France and Denmark as key contenders.

Tennis stars view the Olympics as a fifth Grand Slam, particularly Novak Djokovic, who seeks the one title missing from his collection.

Golf, recently added to the summer Olympics, features both male and female competitions with top stars, offering high stakes.

Cycling, boxing, and swimming also present great betting opportunities, with numerous events and potential surprises.

The Paris 2024 Olympics in Numbers

• Billions of television viewers worldwide
• 350,000 hours of TV broadcast
• Millions of spectators
• 35 venues
• 10,500 athletes
• 20,000 accredited journalists
• 45,000 volunteers
• 600,000 meals served daily at the Athletes’ Village
• 10 million tickets available

Get ready for the Paris 2024 Olympics - a major betting opportunity and added excitement during the world's premier sporting event, where fans unite to witness top athletes in action.

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