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The 2024 Olympics get underway this week with opening ceremonies set for Friday in Paris. Here is a look at what will transpire over the next few weeks in Paris.While Friday marks the official start of the Olympics, several sports will begin competing on Wednesday. Among them, soccer and rugby will have events on Wednesday.Team USA's men's soccer team will open play Wednesday against France, while the women's team plays Thursday against Zambia.
The International Olympic Committee said that the 2024 Games will mark the first time that an equal number of women and men will participate. According to IOC data, 5,132 men and 5,132 women will be invited to this year's Olympics. Additionally, there will be new competitions held in break dancing, sport climbing, skateboarding, and surfing.Stade de France will host the Olympics' Closing Ceremony on August 11, starting at 1 p.m. ET.
The U.S. has had the most gold medals at the last three Summer Olympics and has led the overall count at the last seven Summer Olympics.NBC once again has exclusive rights to this year's Olympics. NBC says it will begin primetime coverage each night at 7:30 p.m. ET. Because of the time difference, these events will be shown on a tape-delayed basis.
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