Skateboarding, climbing, 3-on-3 basketball: these are just some of the disciplines linked to urban culture that will be represented at the Paris Games. This is precisely the subject of Spot 24, the brilliant exhibition of the moment orchestrated just a stone’s throw from the Eiffel Tower. Echoing the Olympic Games, this extraordinary event will teach you all about these modern events, while offering all kinds of entertainment throughout. See you there!
Spot 24: the exhibition combining sport and culture this summer in Paris
With the long-awaited kick-off of the Olympic Games only a few days away, the whole of Paris is getting into the spirit. Official poster, rings on the Eiffel Tower or even passing of the flame as the fateful July 26 date draws ever closer, events are springing up all over the capital. And among the flurry of activities linked to the Games, we’re running to Spot 24, the exhibition closely linked to the urban sports disciplines that will be setting the pace in the capital this summer.
Freestyle BMX, skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing, 3-on-3 basketball: these are the sporting events that were inaugurated at the Tokyo Games 3 years ago. Add to this list the latest addition, breaking, and you have the 6 sports related to urban culture that will be represented at the Olympic Games. All the secrets of these disciplines are currently being revealed at Spot 24, with a selection of original works and creations, mostly from the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.
Iconic objects, posters, vinyl collections, sculptures, miniatures and surfboards: a host of items from all horizons have been brought together to form this incredible exhibition. For just 10 euros, you can immerse yourself in the world of these sports, from their birth on the streets to their appearance at the Olympic Games.
A cultural and sporting event not to be missed this summer!
Spot 24 – Until December 31, 2024 – 101, Jacques Chirac, 75015
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