The Olympic Games represent the pinnacle of many athletes' careers. Starting Friday, July 26, Paris will be the stage for a new opportunity to write your name in the Summer Games history books. The spectacular opening ceremony will take place on the Seine.
In addition to the pursuit of fame and recognition, the battle for the coveted gold, silver and bronze medals is also of course a priority. A total of 329 medals in 32 sports will be awarded in the French metropolis. The German team is hoping for a better result than in previous games.
The last Olympic Games were influenced by the coronavirus pandemic. Originally planned for 2020, the games in Japan's capital Tokyo had to be postponed by a year due to the pandemic and finally took place from July 23 to August 8, 2021. This was the first time that the major event could not take place in the traditional four-year cycle.
Many fans and experts are now wondering whether this scenario could repeat itself at this year's games in Paris. The forecasts are bleak. Data analysts from the Nielsen Institute are predicting 35 medals (eleven gold) for Germany and once again ninth place in the medal table.
