Rashi Mehta
Paris Olympics 2024: Basketball legend LeBron James becomes USA Flag Bearer in the 2024 summer Olympics in Paris. The 33rd Summer Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11 in Paris and 16 other French cities. This will be the third time Paris hosts the Games, following 1900 and 1924, making it the second city after London to do so three times.
Events will be held at 35 venues, featuring iconic Paris landmarks. Fans can enjoy beach volleyball beneath the Eiffel Tower and equestrian events at the Palace of Versailles. The opening ceremony will showcase athletes parading across the Seine. Additionally, some events will be held outside Paris in various locations across France.
LeBron James becomes USA Flag Bearer for the Olympics
LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers star, has been chosen as the male flagbearer for Team USA at the Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday. The 39-year-old was selected by his fellow American Olympians, with the female flagbearer to be announced on Tuesday. James, a two-time gold medalist, will be participating in his fourth Olympics in Paris.
“It’s an incredible honour to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together,” said James.
“For a kid from Akron, this responsibility means everything to not only myself but to my family, all the kids in my hometown, my team-mates, fellow Olympians and so many people across the country with big aspirations.”
James, a four-time NBA champion and all-time leading scorer, won bronze in Athens in 2004, gold in Beijing 2008, and another gold in London 2012. The opening ceremony on Friday will be held on the River Seine, marking the first time it’s taken place outside the main stadium.
IOC launches special edition stickers and card albums with panini
The IOC with Panini launches Olympic games stickers and cards. The International Olympics Committee has revealed a new licensing deal with Panini to produce collectible stickers and cards for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
In their statement, the IOC has emphasised on the need to engage the fans. They announced the partnership with Coca Cola and Panini, to create the collection.
“In line with Olympic Agenda, we are looking for new ways to engage fans across different media, and so are pleased to bring together our Worldwide TOP Partner Coca-Cola and licensee, Panini, to create this new Paris 2024 collection.” The statement said.
“There have been a number of projects with Panini and some National Olympic Committees in the past, but for the first time, this collection offers fans unique digital content featuring athletes of different sports from all over the world.” Was also added.
The official IOC website has made it clear that physical and digital albums are not available in the USA, China, Russia and Belarus. The Paris 2024 Album is only available digitally in France.
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