Thanks to its many infrastructures and good plans, the capital offers you a host of possibilities for exercising. With just a few months to go before the Games kick off, here’s a list of Olympic sports to enjoy in Paris, to get you in the mood right away!
Boxing
Prior to the official boxing events taking place at Roland-Garros before the official boxing events at Roland-Garros, you can work on your hooks and uppercuts thanks to Paris Sport Proximité’s free program at the Charles-Mildé gymnasium, the Micheline-Ostermeyer sports center, the Curial gymnasium and the Amandiers sports field.
Basketball
If you want to play Victor Wembanyama, there are many playgrounds in the capital, including the magnificent Pigalle playground. Alternatively, a number of venues offer introductory courses, including the Curial gymnasium, the Parmentier sports center and the halle des Blancs-Manteaux.
Fencing
To your swords, sabres and foils! Free fencing lessons every Friday at the Buffault sports center! This is your chance to try your hand at this noble art.
Badminton
While the badminton events will be played in the brand-new Arena at Porte de la Chapelle many of the capital’s clubs are available, and free introductory sessions will be held at the Saint-Merri gymnasium, the Émile Anthoine sports center and the Mac Donald gymnasium, among others.
Table Tennis
To play ping pong, all you have to do is bring your own rackets and balls to the many parks in the capital, which are equipped with tables. Alternatively, you can visit the Élisabeth sports center, the Auguste Blanqui gymnasium or the Louis-Lumière stadium, to name but a few, all of which offer free sessions.
Skateboarding and BMX
In addition to the small spots that populate the capital here and there, skate and BMX enthusiasts will be able to try their hand for free at EGP 18, as well as at the Émile Lepeu sports field.
Volleyball
To follow in the footsteps of Earvin Ngapeth and company, the Charles Moureu sports complex and the Fédération gymnasium are both offering free introductory courses!