Paris 2024 Olympic Games Updates

With just nine days to the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, here are a few updates:

1. Mathias Christiansen withdraws from Paris 2024.
2. Badminton Competition Venue – locked down and ready for play.
3. A few rooms at the BWF official hotel are available for medal-round matches.

1. Mathias Christiansen Withdraws from the Olympic Games

In a press release today, the BWF confirmed that Danish mixed doubles player Mathias Christiansen had withdrawn from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games badminton competition.

Badminton Denmark issued a statement earlier today announcing that Christiansen’s withdrawal is linked to unintentional errors made in reporting his ‘whereabouts’ with Anti-Doping Denmark.

• Read the Badminton Denmark statement here

See the full BWF press release (linked here).

2. Porte de la Chapelle Arena – ready to showcase Olympic Badminton

The Porte de la Chapelle Arena in the northern part of Paris is ready to receive athletes, with the Olympic Village opening tomorrow.

The Arena was opened on 11 February 2024 for the Yonex France Open Super 750 tournament. This tournament was used for testing some elements of the badminton competition for the Olympic Games.

The real test for all the players gathering in Paris will start at 08:30 am on Saturday 27 July – Day 1 of the Paris 2024 Olympic badminton competition.

3. Last Minute Rooms in Paris – BWF Official Hotel

The BWF has a few rooms for sale during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Badminton Competition, which takes place from 27 July to 5 August 2024.

These are at the BWF official hotel in Paris – Novotel Paris les Halles – very central Paris, €350 nett, 2 people + breakfast.

Rooms are available for these dates:

• 3, 4, and 5 August – 3 nights (the last 3 days of medal matches)

There are a few other room nights available. Please contact Patricia Wong ([email protected]).