Paris 2024: Countdown to the Olympic Games Begins with 100 Days to Go

Years of preparation to be at the center of the world’s attention. Presentation of medals, completion of work… Tensions rise, Wednesday 17 April, a hundred days before the deadline opening ceremony of the Olympic Games (OG) in Paris. In the capital, at the ephemeral Grand Palais on Wednesday night, a festive atmosphere reigns. A taste of the month of August, with a meeting between athletes and supporters. Among the athletes, apathy was invited to the celebrations. For them, the Olympic Games in Paris are the competition of a lifetime.

A capital city in full metamorphosis

The fencer Romain Cannone barely understands. “I woke up this morning and I see ‘J-100’ everywhere, it’s a little joy”he trusts. “Paris 2024, I have been waiting for five years now (…), but I feel that the momentum is growing. “, adds Pauline Déroulède, wheelchair tennis player. One hundred days before the opening ceremony, Paris continues its metamorphosis. After three years of work, the Grand Palais is now complete. Place de la Concorde, where the BMX and skateboarding events will be held, the fountains will be renovated, and the stands will be installed this week.