World Athletics, the international body that governs athletics competitions, has announced that for the first time in 128 years, it will award a financial prize to athletes who win a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This decision represents a historic change in the rules and symbols surrounding Olympism, and is welcome news for athletes who have been seeking financial compensation for their sporting achievements.

The schedule of athletics competitions at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has already been confirmed by World Athletics. The competitions will take place at the Stade de France, from August 1 to August 11. Paris 2024 Olympic Games leaders have highlighted the importance of a collaborative security effort to ensure a successful Olympics and ceremony innovative opening.

THE OLYMPIC TORCH AND A SPECIAL RELAY

In addition to the news about the financial prizes and the competition calendar, it has also been announced that the Paris 2024 Olympic torch relay will have a special relay. For the first time in the history of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch relay will feature teams of 24 marching together, rather than individually.