Pau, Preparation Center for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Pau, the charming city in southwest France, is ready to establish itself as a Preparation Center for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This recognition, gained following the award of the "Terre de Jeux" label in 2019, underlines the city's commitment to sport for all and highlights the schemes to promote physical activity and sport. With 15 venues and 20 disciplines selected, Pau is positioned as a major player in the preparation of athletes for the Olympic Games.

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A Varied Catalogue of Olympic Disciplines

Pau has been selected to host the preparation of 20 different Olympic disciplines, reflecting the diversity of top-level sport. The disciplines range from basketball and slalom canoeing to breakdance, fencing, soccer, swimming, tennis and many more. With 16 sports facilities already selected and capable of hosting these disciplines, the city offers Olympic teams top-quality infrastructures to optimize their preparation.

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Rendez-vous Internationaux: Pau in the spotlight

Pau is actively preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a host of international events. Between now and the end of November, the city is co-organizing 4 major events. From October 27 to 31, it's the prestigious "Les 5 Etoiles de Pau" equestrian competition that takes center stage. Followed by women's rugby with France - New Zealand on November 13, tennis with the Teréga Open Pau Pyrénées from November 15 to 31, and finally men's basketball World Cup qualifiers with France - Montenegro on November 26. These international events reinforce Pau's reputation as a leading sports center.

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Pau's sporting heritage: Beyond the Olympic Games

This selection to become a Preparation Center for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games testifies to the quality of Pau's sports facilities. In addition to their tourist appeal, these top-class facilities have already hosted major international events such as the Canoe-Kayak World Cup and the "Les 5 Etoiles de Pau" International Eventing Competition in equestrian sports. Pau has established itself as a sporting capital, ready to host international matches in disciplines as diverse as rugby, basketball and handball.

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Pau, Capital of Sport on the eve of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Pau is thus poised to shine alongside Olympic athletes, offering a setting conducive to preparation and sporting excellence. This selection is a promising step in promoting the "Land of Games" label and showcasing Pau as a sports capital, ready to welcome the world for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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