Festival 24

UNITED BY SPORTS

 

July 19 to 28, 2024

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Festival 24 brought together over 500 young people
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in 63 delegations
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from 36 different countries
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spread over 5 continents

Festival 24 brought together over 500 young people from 36 countries around the world from July 19 to July 28, 2024 in Lyon and Paris.

 

Our mission? To offer young people a unique and transforming international experience, around the keys to equality and excellence instilled by the 2024 Olympic Games!

 

In the context of the #Paris2024 Olympic Games, young beneficiaries oforganization were able to meet their peers from the four corners of the world to practice sports.

The event provided an opportunity to discover various Olympic and Paralympic sports , as well as cultural enrichment with visits to a number of emblematic sites in Lyon and Paris.

To facilitate encounters, a number of events were organized for participants and partners to share and exchange ideas.cultural evenings, and a conference on inclusion through sport (United by Sports Forum).

July 19
Arrival Young Leaders


Arrival Young Leaders

72 young coaches aged between 18 and 25 from 35 different countries arrived in Lyon. 🚶‍♀️🏃

July 20
Young Leaders training


Young Leaders training

Young leaders were trained in inclusive coaching techniques through workshops on inclusion and gender equality on the Lyon Campus. 📝


Visit Fourvière

The young coaches discovered the Vieux Lyon district and the rooftops of the Basilique de Fourvière at sunset. 🚋

July 21
Arrival of delegations


Arrival of delegations

The 64 delegations of 6 young people and 1 adult arrived in Lyon at the Campus de Vaise. 🌍


Welcome evening

The 500 young people were welcomed to the Sport Dans La Ville Vaise Campus. 😄

July 22
Opening ceremony


Opening ceremony

The Festival kicked off with a parade of flags, a Festival oath and some nice surprises on the Vaise Campus. 🎉


Creative workshops

The young people were divided into mixed teams and took part in cohesion and creative workshops on the Vaise Campus. 🤗


Les Nuits de Fourvière

Festival-goers, young people's families and Sport dans la Ville partners attended Mourad Merzouki's Beauséjour at Lyon-Fourvière's Théâtre Gallo-Romain. 🎭

July 23
Solidarity Olympics


Solidarity Olympics

The young people took part in various Olympic and Paralympic activities at the Vaise Campus. 🤾‍♀️🤸


Lyon cultural tour

Participants discovered the city of Lyon, its monuments and its history. 📜


Cultural performances

Delegations were able to share their culture through live performances of song, dance or any other form of artistic expression at the Vaise Campus. 🎤

July 24
Departure for Paris


Departure for Paris

Buses brought all the festival-goers to Paris. 🚌


Camp de Jambville

Festival-goers set up on the Festival site, in the activity center at Jambville. 🏙

July 25
United by Sports Forum


Forum

Festival partners, delegations and representatives from the worlds of sport, politics and business came together to highlight the social impact of sport at the Jardin d'Acclimatation. 🗣


Fun activities

The youngsters explored the Jardin d'Acclimatation through a treasure hunt, while enjoying the park and its many rides. 🌱🎡


Cultural performances

The delegations shared their cultures through stage performances of song, dance or any other form of expression at the Jambville activity center. 👯

July 26
Opening Ceremony of the Games


Visit Paris

Festival-goers were able to discover Paris, its rich heritage and iconic landmarks.


Opening ceremony

Participants enjoyed an unforgettable evening on the banks of the Seine and watched their countries' athletes parade past. 🕯

July 27
Solidarity Olympics


Solidarity Olympics

The youngsters immersed themselves in the values of the JOP by taking part in various Olympic and Paralympic activities at the Jambville activity center. 🏰🏇


Closing ceremony

The Festival came to a close with colorful and emotional activities presented by the delegations. An unforgettable evening!😄

July 28
Departure of delegations


Departure of delegations

The 64 delegations returned to their home countries. 👋

PARTICIPATING DELEGATIONS

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

 

Testimonials >>

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Victoria

FUDELA - Ecuador

  • "I'm looking forward to meeting lots of people from different cultures and learning a few words in French". - FUDELA(Ecuador) - Victoria - Before Festival 24
Janab

Slum Soccer/India

  • "I'll be traveling outside India for the first time, visiting France is one of my biggest dreams and I'm happy to see that dream come true." - Slum Soccer (India) -Janab - Before Festival 24
Rayssa

Arca

  • "I'm expecting a lot from this project, I'm going to make a dream come true because I've always dreamed of going to France since I was a child, I'm very happy!" - Arca - Rayssa - Before the Festival 24

"I've acquired new leadership and communication skills. I made friends from all over the world, and I also felt more confident, in myself and in my abilities as a coach." - Bob - Delegation Manager - After Festival 24

"I think this new knowledge helped me back home, for example on positive coaching. I have an approach with young people that I think is calmer and more rational since the Festival." - Fanilo - Young Leader - After the Festival

 

Festival 24 in pictures 

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