Paris Olympics 2024 General Knowledge

Paris Olympics 2024: Here are some key facts about the

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The Paris Olympics 2024 Games were a major sporting event held in Paris, France from July 26 to August 11, 2024. It was the 33rd Summer Olympic Games.

Key Information:

Host City: Paris, France
Dates: July 26 – August 11, 2024
Motto: “Ouvrir l’horizon” (Open the horizon)
Logo: A stylized Eiffel Tower with a human figure inside

Highlights:

United States Dominance: The United States topped the medal tally with a total of 41 gold, 27 silver, and 23 bronze medals.
Simone Biles’ Historic Performance: American gymnast Simone Biles became the most decorated American female gymnast in Olympic history, winning a total of seven medals (5 gold, 2 bronze).
Historic Gold Medal for France: France achieved its first-ever gold medal in the women’s 4×100 meter relay.
New World Records: Several world records were broken during the games, including in swimming and athletics.

Venues:

Iconic Venues: The games featured many iconic Parisian landmarks as venues, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and the Grand Palais.
New Stadiums: Several new stadiums were constructed or renovated to accommodate the Olympic events.

Sustainability:

Environmental Focus: The Paris 2024 organizers emphasized sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Recycled Materials: A significant portion of the Olympic infrastructure was built using recycled materials.

Olympic Village:

Modern Accommodation: The Olympic Village provided modern and comfortable housing for athletes from around the world.
Cultural Exchange: The village fostered a sense of community and cultural exchange among athletes.

Additional Information:

Mascot: The official mascot of the games was “Frizi,” a friendly, blue-haired character inspired by the Seine River.
Opening Ceremony: The opening ceremony was a spectacular event held at the Stade de France, featuring a parade of nations, cultural performances, and a fireworks display.
Closing Ceremony: The closing ceremony celebrated the achievements of the athletes and featured a handover ceremony to the host city of the next Olympic Games, Los Angeles, California.
India won a total of 6 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.¹ This included 1 silver medal and 5 bronze medals.

Paris 2024 Olympic Medal Tally

Rank	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	United States	40	44	42	126
2	China	40	27	24	91
3	Japan	20	12	13	45
4	Australia	18	19	16	53
5	France	16	26	22	64
6	Netherlands	15	7	12	34
7	United Kingdom	14	22	29	65
8	South Korea	13	9	10	32
9	Italy	12	13	15	40
10	Germany	12	13	8	33

MCQs on Paris Olympics 2024

Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
- a) France
- b) United States
- c) China
- d) Australia
What was the motto of the Paris 2024 Olympics?
- a) “Citius, Altius, Fortius”
- b) “United We Stand”
- c) “Open the Horizon”
- d) “Together, Stronger”
Which sport made its Olympic debut at Paris 2024?
- a) Basketball
- b) Cricket
- c) Breaking
- d) Golf
Who won the most gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
- a) Simone Biles
- b) Caeleb Dressel
- c) Katie Ledecky
- d) Usain Bolt
Which country topped the medal tally at Paris 2024?
- a) United States
- b) China
- c) France
- d) Australia
Which French athlete won the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter sprint?
- a) Pierre-Ambroise Bosse
- b) Christophe Lemaitre
- c) Anthony Griezmann
- d) Kylian Mbappé
Which iconic Parisian landmark was used as a venue for the Olympic swimming events?
- a) Eiffel Tower
- b) Louvre Museum
- c) Arc de Triomphe
- d) Grand Palais
What was the name of the official mascot of the Paris 2024 Olympics?
- a) Pierre
- b) Frizi
- c) Oly
- d) Paris
Which country won the most medals in the women’s gymnastics team competition?
- a) United States
- b) China
- c) Russia
- d) Japan
Which sport was the most popular among spectators at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

a) Football
b) Athletics
c) Swimming
d) Basketball

Answers:

a) France
c) “Open the Horizon”
c) Breaking
a) Simone Biles
a) United States
b) Christophe Lemaitre
d) Grand Palais
b) Frizi
a) United States
b) Athletics

More MCQs on Paris Olympics 2024

Which American swimmer broke the world record in the women’s 100-meter freestyle?
- a) Katie Ledecky
- b) Simone Manuel
- c) Caeleb Dressel
- d) Missy Franklin
Who won the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter breaststroke?
- a) Adam Peaty
- b) Caeleb Dressel
- c) Ryan Murphy
- d) Michael Phelps
Which Japanese tennis player won the women’s singles gold medal?
- a) Naomi Osaka
- b) Coco Gauff
- c) Ashleigh Barty
- d) Aryna Sabalenka
Who won the gold medal in the men’s 4×100 meter relay?
- a) United States
- b) Jamaica
- c) Great Britain
- d) Canada
What was the primary goal of the Paris 2024 Olympics in terms of sustainability?
- a) Reduce carbon emissions
- b) Increase recycling efforts
- c) Promote renewable energy
- d) All of the above
Which famous architect designed the Olympic Village for Paris 2024?
- a) Frank Gehry
- b) Norman Foster
- c) Jean Nouvel
- d) Zaha Hadid
What was the main challenge faced by organizers in preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympics during the COVID-19 pandemic?
- a) Ensuring athlete safety
- b) Managing ticket sales
- c) Maintaining spectator attendance
- d) All of the above

Cultural and Social Impact

Which French artist created the official poster for the Paris 2024 Olympics?
- a) Jean-Michel Basquiat
- b) Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- c) Pablo Picasso
- d) Jean Cocteau
How did the Paris 2024 Olympics contribute to the city’s tourism industry?
- a) Increased visitor numbers
- b) Promoted new attractions
- c) Boosted local economy
- d) All of the above
What was the overall theme of the opening ceremony for Paris 2024?