Aayush Pathak
The anticipation is nearly at an end as the Summer Olympics kick off on July 26 in Paris. This edition promises to showcase a diverse array of athletes competing across various disciplines. Leading up to the main event, preliminary competitions are scheduled for July 24 and 25. In addition to the 28 core sports, this year’s Olympics will feature several new events, although e-sports will not be included until the 2025 edition. Athletes from around the globe are ready to make their mark in this prestigious tournament.
The Newly Added Sports in Paris Olympics 2024:
The 33rd Summer Olympics will take place in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11 this year. This edition will feature 32 sports, combining the 28 traditional Olympic disciplines with exciting new additions. Among the new sports are breaking, skateboarding, surfing, and sports climbing, which promises to bring fresh energy and dynamism to the Games.
Paris 2024 will also introduce innovative events like Breaking, which involves solo battles for both men and women and Extreme Slalom in Canoe Slalom, where four athletes race head-to-head. Sailing will see new categories, including IQFoil for windsurfing and formula kite, enhancing the sport’s diversity. Additionally, mixed events are being added across several disciplines, such as the 35km walking mixed relay, the Skeet mixed team event, and the mixed Dinghy in sailing.
Despite these exciting updates, e-sports will not be featured in the 2024 Olympics but is expected to be included starting from the 2025 Games. This focus on integrating new sports and mixed events highlights the organizers’ commitment to promoting gender equality and inclusivity.
E-Sports Will Add in Olympics 2025 Edition:
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially partnered with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Saudi Arabia to launch the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2025. This historic collaboration comes after the IOC’s Executive Board approved the establishment of these new esports competitions. The formal proposal for the Olympic Esports Games will be presented at the IOC Session prior to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The partnership between the IOC and the Saudi NOC is set to span 12 years, with the Olympic Esports Games scheduled to occur regularly throughout this period. This initiative marks a significant expansion of the Olympic movement into the realm of esports, reflecting a broader commitment to innovation and inclusivity.
IOC President Thomas Bach said, ” We are very fortunate to be able to work with the Saudi NOC on the Olympic Esports Games, because it has great – if not unique – expertise in the field of esports with all its stakeholders. The Olympic Esports Games will greatly benefit from this experience. By partnering with the Saudi NOC we have also ensured that the Olympic values are respected, in particular, with regard to the game titles on the programme, the promotion of gender equality and engagement with the young audience, which is embracing esports.”
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