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In Which Stadium Will the Paris Olympics 2024 Be Held?
Last month, the Tokyo Olympics ended on a high note despite facing a year’s delay due to COVID-19. However, the spotlight has already shifted to the Paris Olympics 2024 even though it’s over 1,000 days away.
The French capital continues its progress towards developing various sporting venues into those which will host the quadrennial event. However, one of its most iconic sporting venues will be converted into the centrepiece of the Games: the Olympic Stadium.
Which venue will be the Olympic Stadium in the Paris Olympics 2024?
This honor will go to the Stade de France. Located in the Saint-Denis area of Paris, the stadium was created in 1998 to host the FIFA World Cup. Since then, it’s been the host of various sporting events, and serves as the national stadium of the country.
With a capacity of 77,083, the Stade de France remains the largest stadium in all of France. In addition, it’s also the seventh-largest stadium in Europe. The architects of the stadium are Michel Macary, Aymeric Zublena, Michel Regambal and Claude Constantini.
Along with hosting crucial games of the French national football team, it also hosts the French national rugby team. Prior to the Olympics, it will also host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Miramas Indoor Stadium in southern France to serve as preparation center for the Games
Yesterday, organisers of the Paris Olympics posted photos of the Miramas Indoor Stadium, located in the Miramas area of southern France. This indoor facility will serve as a preparation center for athletes from across the world at the Games.
Au Stadium Miramas, 17 000 m2 sont dédiés aux grandes compétitions sportives nationales et internationales.
Une piste aux étoiles pour s’approcher des records et faire tomber les anciennes marques établies
Les stades n’attendent que vous, redécouvrez l’athlétisme. pic.twitter.com/y7zcuBeFUq
— Paris 2024 (@Paris2024) September 20, 2021
Along with a 330m outer track, the facility also features a throwing area, run-up areas for jumps and central 60m lanes. In addition, this facility can house a maximum of 7,500 spectators, making it the third largest indoor stadium in Europe.
Although the facility was inaugurated only three years ago, it’s hosted 27 major domestic athletic meets. With the Paris Olympics in three years’ time, this facility will garner massive international exposure, which could make it a top attraction for athletes in the future.
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