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The Paris 2024 Olympics will take place from July 26 to Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. This edition of the games focuses on sustainability and gender equality.
The opening ceremony will be a historic event, taking place along the Seine River, where athletes will parade on boats over a 6-kilometer stretch.
Over 10,500 athletes from 206 countries will compete in 32 sports, with an equal number of male and female athletes.
Paris aims to significantly reduce the games' carbon footprint by using existing infrastructure and promoting green energy sources.
Türkiye aims to make a significant impact at these games as the country celebrates its 100th anniversary of attending the Olympics.
Türkiye will be represented by 102 athletes competing in 18 different sports disciplines. Key sports and athletes include:
Türkiye will not debut in any new sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Turkish athletes have secured their places through rigorous qualification processes in various established disciplines.
On the other hand, Türkiye will not participate in sports such as hockey, rugby, softball, and baseball due to the lack of qualification in these events.
Additionally, sports like karate, which were featured in Tokyo 2020, will not be part of the Paris 2024 Olympics, affecting athletes who excelled in those disciplines previously.
Türkiye has a rich history of Olympic success, particularly in wrestling, weightlifting, taekwondo, judo, athletics, archery, and boxing.
Turkish wrestlers have won a total of 104 Olympic medals, making wrestling the country's most successful sport. Prominent athletes expected to compete in Paris include:
These athletes are strong contenders for medals in Paris, continuing Türkiye's legacy of Olympic success.
Türkiye looks forward to the Paris 2024 Olympics with great anticipation and determination. The athletes, having undergone rigorous training, aim to display their skills and earn medals.
With a strong team and a history of success in various sports, Türkiye is poised to make a significant impact. The emphasis on sustainability and equality at these games aligns with the values of competition and teamwork, promising an engaging and memorable Olympic experience.
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