Paris 2024: What African Fans Should Know

Paris hosted the Olympic Games from July 26 to August 11, 2024, with events across the city and nearby venues. Wondering how to keep up with the action, spot African athletes, or travel smart to the Games? This page collects practical tips, travel advice, viewing options, and where Daily Africa Global News will send updates so you don’t miss the key moments.

The main sites included the Stade de France for the opening and athletics, Roland-Garros for tennis, the Seine river and city streets for open-water and road events, and Marseille for sailing. Expect short travel links between venues but allow extra time on match days. If you’re following athletes from Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco or Egypt, focus on their strong events: middle- and long-distance running, sprints, field events, swimming, and team sports.

How to follow the action

Broadcast rights differ by country, so first check your local TV or streaming provider. The official Olympics app and olympics.com stream highlights, schedules, and live results—handy if you want quick updates. For African viewers: national broadcasters often have feeds and night-time replays. Want live alerts? Sign up for the Daily Africa Global News newsletter or follow our social channels for minute-by-minute updates, athlete profiles and medal alerts tailored to African athletes and teams.

Looking for analysis and context? Our tag page gathers stories about African contenders, schedule changes, and result summaries. Use the search function to filter by country or sport, or bookmark this tag to get new posts as we publish them.

Practical tips for fans traveling or watching from Africa

Buying tickets: always use the official Paris 2024 ticketing site or verified resellers. Beware of private sellers on social media—scams are common around big events. If you plan to buy on arrival, bring ID and be ready for limited availability on popular events like athletics finals.

Getting around: Paris’ metro and regional trains link most venues. On big days, stations near venues get crowded—leave an hour earlier than usual. Keep small change for vending machines, and use a transport app for live updates. Pack light: summers in Paris are warm, so bring sunscreen, a refillable water bottle, and comfortable shoes.

Staying safe: tourist spots attract pickpockets. Use a money belt or keep valuables zipped and close. If you travel outside Paris, check local advice for Marseille or other venues. For health, carry any prescription meds and basic first-aid supplies—lines at clinics can be long during major events.

Want Africa-focused coverage? Bookmark this Paris 2024 tag on Daily Africa Global News. We’ll highlight African schedules, medal chances, personal stories, and travel tips aimed at fans across the continent. Got a tip or question about a specific athlete or match? Send it to our newsroom—we often use reader tips for follow-up stories.

Enjoy the Games, cheer loud for the African teams, and stay with us for the freshest updates and practical how-tos from Paris 2024.