Paris 2024 Olympics, endorsed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), stands as a beacon of unity through peaceful competition, fostering inclusivity and leaving an enduring social legacy.
With 10,500 athletes from 200+ nations, including the IOC Refugee Olympic Team, the Games symbolize peace amid diversity.
The IOC President, Thomas Bach, underscores how athletes, despite global differences, coexist harmoniously, epitomizing the Games’ power as a symbol of peace.
Paris 2024’s vision aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing sport’s pivotal role in promoting peace, health, equality, and sustainability year-round.
Through its “Impact 2024” program, Paris 2024 delivers tangible social legacies nationwide. Notable achievements include advocating for daily exercise in French schools, fostering collaborations between educational institutions and local sports clubs, and promoting community engagement through the “Terre de Jeux 2024” initiative.
The “Bouger Plus” program targets inclusivity, benefiting over 600,000 individuals, and prioritizing marginalized groups.
Additionally, the 2024 Endowment Fund supports over 1,100 social projects, promoting sports among women, individuals with disabilities, and advancing education and inclusion.
Extending its impact globally, Paris 2024 launched Impact 2024 International, collaborating with the French Development Agency (AFD) to support initiatives in Africa, enhancing health, education, and inclusion through sports.
In a strategic partnership, the IOC, AFD, and Paris 2024 aim to expand this legacy beyond the Olympic Games, fostering peaceful and inclusive societies in Africa.
Through Olympism365, the IOC drives innovative partnerships, advancing sport’s positive social impact year-round. Stay updated on the IOC’s initiatives through the Advancing Olympism365 newsletter, showcasing the Olympic Movement’s contribution to building inclusive societies.
Explore more stories of peace and inclusivity through sport on IOC.org, as the IOC commemorates the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace throughout April.