With just 100 days until the 2024 Paris Olympics, excitement in the global hockey community is reaching new heights. As all teams know their pools and schedules, athletes fine-tune their skills, and fans rally behind their teams, we're heading into what promises to be a great show of top-level hockey talent. The expectations are clear.
Paris 2024 is set to be a revolutionary event in Olympic history. As well as emphasizing sustainable practices and full gender equality, hockey takes place on the grand stage of the Stade Yves du Manoir in Colombes, a historic venue used exactly a century ago for the 1924 Paris Games. will be unveiled.
In line with Paris 2024's sustainability commitment, Olympic hockey will focus on minimizing its environmental impact. The initiative includes Polyglass Paris GT Zero Turfcarbon-free hockey turf made from 80% bio-based materials, recycled materials in equipment and uniforms, and the implementation of strategies to reduce the carbon footprint associated with various aspects of the event.
With just 100 days left, national teams are hard at work preparing to succeed the Belgian men and Dutch women who won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Conditioning camps, international friendlies and strategy meetings have become more rigorous and targeted. Athletes not only focus on physical strength, but also on mental strength in high-pressure games.
But the Olympics are more than just sports. They celebrate unity, culture and the indomitable human spirit. The Paris of 2024 will be deeply embedded in French culture, inviting visitors to experience France's rich heritage and contemporary vibrancy. In addition to the competition venues, the City of Paris will also host a live site where fans can enjoy cultural performances, interactive experiences and live coverage of the matches.
Whether you're planning to be in the stands in Paris, watching from home or cheering at a local gathering, this excitement is universal. For hockey enthusiasts and sports fans around the world, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris promises to be a fascinating combination of tradition and innovation.
I commented on the milestone of 100 days. FIH Chairman Tayyab Ikram “The entire hockey community, including athletes, fans and everyone involved in our great sport, can’t wait for the XXXIII Olympic Games to begin in 100 days!” For two weeks, the world’s attention will be on 2024. We will meet in Paris in 2019. This is the magic, the infinite power of sport to bring people together. We are very proud that hockey is an Olympic sport and that we play an active part in and advocate for the Olympic movement. I already wish all the teams good luck and encourage all hockey fans around the world to closely follow the Olympic hockey tournament on TV, news, social media and other digital platforms. An unforgettable show is ahead of us!”
We're counting down to 100 days until the Olympic torch lights up the Paris skyline. Get ready, support your team, and celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship and togetherness that the Olympics represents.
