The 2024 Paris Olympics are just around the corner, and turfgrass will be the playing surface for many games! Let’s take a look at some of the sports that will be played on turf and the unique venues where they will be taking place.
What Venue Will Be Hosting the Athletics at This Year’s Olympics?
This year’s athletics events will be held across four venues in Paris: the Hôtel de Ville, Invalides, Stade de France and Trocadèro, with most events at the Stade de France.
Stade de France is the largest stadium in France, with a capacity of 80,698 people. It was originally built in 1998 for the FIFA World Cup and has since hosted many international sporting events.
Where is the Archery Staged at This Years Olympics?
This year’s Archery events will be held at the Esplanade des Invalides. This historically rich venue boasts beautiful gardens and buildings visited by both Parisians and tourists. The Invalides complex was originally built as a retirement home and hospital for French Military veterans. The venue is popularly known as Napoleon’s final resting place.
The venue is going to host three Olympic sports, including Archery, Athletics and Road Cycling. The Archery event will take place within the gardens with rows of trees surrounding the west and east sides.
What Stadium will Feature the Soccer (Football) Match ups at the Olympics in Paris?
The men’s and women’s football are set to be a highlight at this year’s games! As many matches are to be played throughout the tournament, football games will commence a few days before the opening ceremony!
The number of matches played also influences the number of pitches needed. For this year’s games, football will take place across seven venues in France, including Bordeaux Stadium, Geoffory-Guichard Stadium, La Beaujoire Stadium, Lyon Stadium, Marseille Stadium, Nice Stadium, and Parc des Princes. Both the Men’s and Women’s Gold Medal Matches will take place at the Parc des Princes Stadium.
Where Can I Watch the Rugby 7’s in Paris?
The rugby 7’s game will be played at the Stade de France as well. Due to the short nature of the game, only one stadium will be needed, unlike Soccer, which will be played across seven venues.
Which Golf Course is Hosting the 2024 Olympics in Paris?
This year’s Olympic golf tournament will be played at one of Europe’s most prestigious golf sites, The Golf National. The Golf National has previously hosted the Ryder Cup in 2018, the French Open, and the World Amateur Team Championship. The venue is home to three golf venues, two 18-hole courses and a 7-hole beginner course. The L’Albatros 18-hole course is the more well-known course at the facility, commonly used for competitive competitions.
If you are heading out to the Olympics and are an avid golfer, you can play on the same sporting turf after the 13th of August once the games are complete.
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