Olympics 2024 — Paris dates and Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai and Budapest

Introduction: Why the Olympics matter

The Olympic Games are the world’s preeminent international sporting events, representing the peak of athletic competition and global sporting culture. With Paris set to host the next edition, and new qualification pathways underway, the Olympics remain a major focus for athletes, national federations and fans. The Games also promote Olympic values — friendship, respect and excellence — messages emphasised across the movement and on public channels that reach millions of people.

Main body: Dates, qualification and the qualifier series

Paris 2024 — when the world will gather

Organisers have scheduled the Paris Olympic Games from 26 July to 11 August 2024. During this period Paris will serve as the centre of international sport, drawing athletes from around the globe to compete in a wide range of disciplines.

Olympic Qualifier Series — festival-style selection

To determine final entries for Paris 2024 in several emerging and action sports, the Olympic Qualifier Series is operating as a two-part, festival-style circuit. The series will make its first stop in Shanghai from 16 to 19 May. These events represent a final leap for athletes seeking Olympic quota places and will directly influence which competitors secure spots for Paris.

How qualification points work

The Qualifier Series uses a points system to allocate quota places for Paris 2024 in BMX freestyle, breaking, skateboarding and sport climbing. Athletes in BMX freestyle, sport climbing and breaking can earn up to 50 points at each of the events held in Shanghai and Budapest, meaning an athlete’s maximum possible total from those two events is 100 points. These results will help determine final Olympic line-ups in the named sports.

Engagement and values

The Olympics movement reaches a large global audience. Official social channels highlight the movement’s breadth and values — for example, the Olympics Facebook presence reports more than 31.6 million likes and over 1.6 million people actively talking about the Games, underlining the broad public interest and the emphasis on friendship, respect and excellence.

Conclusion: Significance and what to watch for

With Paris 2024 dates confirmed and the Qualifier Series underway, the coming months will be decisive for athletes in BMX freestyle, breaking, skateboarding and sport climbing. Fans should watch the Shanghai and Budapest events closely: they provide crucial points and final chances to secure Olympic quota places. The outcomes will shape national teams and add context to the Paris Games when they open on 26 July 2024.