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The 2024 Summer Olympics, often known as Paris 2024, is an international multi-sport event that is about to happen. This event is planned to take place in France from July 26 to August 11, 2024, with specific competitions beginning on July 24.
The primary host city is Paris, with events taking place in sixteen additional cities around Metropolitan France and one subsite in Tahiti.
Many topics came up around the Paris 2024 Olympics controversy, such as human rights, environmental and security concerns, terrorism, and the decision to let Israel compete during the Israel-Hamas conflict while establishing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Paris 2024 Olympic Games issues
Numerous local Parisians worried that the games would interfere with their daily routines. According to polls, half of the city's citizens planned to leave, and 75% of them expressed concern about security and transportation during the Paris Olympics dates. Nonetheless, Tony Estanguet, the head of the Paris Olympics organizing committee, claimed that the "magical" Olympics would be worth the discomfort.
Olympic Security Concerns
A geopolitical and security company, according to which there are still "severe" terror risks for the Paris Olympics 2024, including the possibility of bombing drone assaults. The British Olympic Association will provide athletes and staff access to an app that allows them to communicate where they're located with security personnel and get help immediately.
For security considerations, Paris's main airports will be closed on July 26 for the Olympic opening ceremony. The event venues will have security perimeters placed around them, severely limiting vehicle traffic, including taxis.
Olympic Human Rights Concerns
Without any formal announcement, social security, or rest day, workers were paid approximately $86.7 each day. Some employees complained that they never get paid the amount specified in their contracts.
In contrast, others said that when performing high-risk activities, they are not provided with the necessary safety equipment. These employees voiced angry and frustrated feelings.
During the upcoming Summer Olympics, charity organizations have labelled the removal of migrants from many tented camps in Paris in April as a "social cleansing" campaign.
Including the countries fighting wars
- Inclusion of Russian and Belarusian Athletes
During Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there has been ongoing controversy around the possible participation of athletes from Belarus and Russia. Citing the breach of the Olympic Truce, the International Olympic Committee suggested in February 2022 that sports federations exclude athletes and officials from Belarus and Russia from competing in international competitions.
- Inclusion of Israeli Athletes
After the Israel-Hamas war broke out, the involvement of Israeli athletes became controversial. During the 2020 Summer Olympics, the IOC warned Arab and pro-Palestinian athletes that they would be prohibited from competing if they refused to compete with Israeli athletes.
In January 2024, more than 300 Palestinian sports organizations demanded that Israel be excluded from the 2024 Summer Olympics after Israeli airstrikes killed the coach of Palestine's Olympic football team and caused damage to the Palestine Olympic Committee headquarters in Gaza.
- Inclusion of Afghan Athletes
Following its capture by the Taliban in August 2021, Afghanistan's right to compete in the Summer Olympics in 2024 has come under question. Since restoring control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban have banned women from participating in sports.
The IOC has been urged by Friba Razayee, the first female in Afghanistan's history to compete in the 2004 Summer Olympics, to prohibit Afghanistan from competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics. This would be the first such ban for the nation since 1999 when the Taliban first took control of the country.
Olympic Environmental Concerns
The organizers plan to put up a nine-ton aluminium tower for the judges on Tahiti, a French Polynesian island, where the surfing competitions will be held. Locals and surfers expressed harsh criticism, claiming that it could harm the delicate ecosystem and that the wooden tower that is now in place could be used instead.
Construction was put on hold earlier in 2023 after a barge crashed and damaged the reef. A local campaign against its construction received 239,000 replies, and several surfers have protested against its construction.
Locals and government representatives were concerned about the large number of tourists visiting the city and the possibility of another epidemic during the Olympics in Paris in the wake of the 2023 bedbug infestation.
Controversies During Olympics 2024 Qualification
The previous handshake requirement was replaced with a "salute" by the opposing fencers in July 2020, and the FIE announced in a public notice that handshakes were "suspended until further notice. "However, Olga Kharlan, a Ukrainian fencer who has won four world titles in the solo sabre class, was disqualified by the FIE in July 2023 for failing to shake hands with her Russian opponent.
The following day, Kharlan received a letter from IOC President Thomas Bach expressing his sympathy for her circumstances and assuring her of a seat in the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Other Paris Olympics Problems
- Dutch Selection
NeVoBo referred to the conviction as a "black period" in June 2024 and stated that van de Velde was "obviously not happy" that it was brought up before his Olympic debut. According to NeVoBo, van de Velde satisfies all requirements and rules for Olympic participation. They also have a professionally supervised process for convicted offenders to participate in sports.
When van de Velde was confirmed, the British Olympic Association "raised serious concerns," and the Dutch Olympic Committee came under fire worldwide. NeVoBo blasted English media for "rekindling the past" in a statement posted on their website.
- Chinese Swimmers Allegations
Twenty-four Chinese swimmers tested positive for the performance-enhancing drugs trimetazidine seven months before the 2020 Summer Olympics began. Despite this, the swimmers were still allowed to compete, and several of them won medals. This information was made public on April 20, 2024.
After the story was revealed, WADA faced criticism from athletes and the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). The fact that WADA hand-picked the Swiss lawyer to head its inquiry into the incident generated criticism.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where in Paris will the Olympics be?
For thirty years, the largest stadium in the nation, the Stade de France, has been the site of major athletic events. Situated in the Saint-Denis district in the north, it will appropriately be transformed into the Olympic Stadium this summer.
- What are the Paris Olympics 2024 games budget issues?
The initial budget for the event was established at €6.8 billion in 2018, but the French government increased it twice, to €8.3 billion in 2022 and over €9 billion this year. The 2024 organizing committee oversees the competition, tickets, and security and has been given about half of Paris' budget.
- Is the hijab banned in France in 2024?
In September, the International Olympic Committee declared that athletes competing in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, would be allowed to wear the hijab in the athletes' village. However, competitors from the host nation were not allowed to do so.