Four years have passed and the Olympics are back once again, this time bigger and better than ever. The international multi-sport tournament sees over 10,000 athletes from 206 countries this year, taking part in 32 different sports such as archery, table tennis, and the newest addition, breakdancing. Singapore has sent 23 athletes to compete in 11 sports this year, including sprint queen Shanti Pereira and two-time World champion kite foiler Max Maeder.
Whether you’re travelling to Paris or tuning in from across the world, here’s everything you need to know about watching the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Read on to find out how you can catch our athletes in action.
Where are the 2024 Olympics held?
The Games will be hosted in Paris, France across 41 venues, with the surfing competition taking place in Teahupo’o, Tahiti.
When do the 2024 Olympics start?
The Olympic Games started with an impressive opening ceremony on Friday, July 26, and will continue for 19 days, ending with the closing ceremony on Sunday, August 11.
How to watch the Paris 2024 Olympics in Singapore?
You can watch the 2024 Olympic Games in real time on MeWatch, Mediacorp’s digital on-demand service. All you have to do is sign up for a free meCONNECT account, and you’ll be able to watch all the Olympic Games.
You can also catch the closing ceremony, curated Games coverage and daily highlights on Channel 5.
Where can I watch the Paris 2024 Olympics in Singapore?
Come together with other fans and support local athletes at free live screenings of the Olympic games across the island.
The Capitol Kempinski, Singapore Sports Hub, Chijmes Main Lawn and Basement 1 will be hosting live screenings of the Games, as well as offer a range of Olympic-themed games. Take part in an outdoor workout class, or show off your skills at the mini golf course.
When will our Singapore athletes be competing at the 2024 Olympics?
July 30
5pm: Equestrian Individual Dressage (Caroline Rosanna Chew)
5.15pm: Swimming Men’s 100m Freestyle (Jonathan Tan)
5.44pm: Swimming Women’s 1500m Freestyle (Gan Ching Hwee)
July 31
1.30pm: Badminton Women’s Singles (Yeo Jia Min)
5pm: Swimming Women’s 200m breaststroke (Letitia Sim)
August 1
1.30pm: Badminton Men’s Singles (Loh Kean Yew)
5.15pm: Swimming Men’s 50m Freestyle (Jonathan Tan)
6.15pm: Sailing Men’s Dinghy (Ryan Lo)
August 2
3pm: 25m Pistol Women’s Qualification Precision Shooting (Teh Xiu Hong)
4.35pm: Athletics Women’s 100m (Shanti Pereira)
5.35pm: Swimming Women’s 800m Freestyle (Gan Ching Hwee)
August 3
4.35pm: Athletics Men’s 100m (Marc Brian Louis)
6.45pm: Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay (Levenia Sim, Letitia Sim, Gan Ching Hwee, Quah Jing Wen)
August 4
4.55pm: Athletics Women’s 200m (Shanti Pereira)
6.15pm: Sailing Men’s Kite (Max Maeder)
August 7
3pm: Golf Women’s Individual Stroke Play (Shannon Tan)
3.30pm: Canoe Sprint Women’s Kayak Single 500m (Chen Jiexian Stephenie)
Check out the full competition schedule here.
How many medals has Singapore won at the 2024 Olympics?
As of Monday, July 29, Singapore has yet to be awarded any medals. However, badminton player Loh Kean Yew has won his opening group stage match against Jan Louda.
When are the 2024 Paralympics?
The 2024 Paralympic Games will be held in Paris from August 28 to September 8, 2024. The Games will feature 549 events across 22 sports.
Check out the full Olympics 2024 competition schedule here.
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