The Games of the 33rd Olympiad will be hosted by France over the next few weeks, as athletes converge from around the world to compete for international glory.
Heres all you need to know about the latest edition of the quadrennial multi-sport showpiece .
Where and whenThe Games will officially open on Friday, 26 July and will close on 11 August.
Some sports, however, will get underway before the opening ceremony. The football and rugby sevens tournaments will start on Wednesday, while the archery and handball competitions will begin on Thursday.
Various venues around France will be used for the Games, but most sports will be contested in Paris. The opening ceremony will be held at the Jardins du Trocadro (Gardens of the Trocadero) and the closing ceremony is at the Stade de France.
