The 2024 Paris Olympics is set to be a spectacular showcase of athletic prowess, and basketball enthusiasts around the world are eagerly anticipating the competition. Set against the enchanting backdrop of Paris, this year’s basketball events promise to deliver excitement, intense rivalry, and memorable moments.
### Preliminary Rounds
The basketball tournament will kick off with the preliminary rounds, featuring 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams from various countries. These rounds are scheduled to start on July 27th, 2024, and will extend until August 2nd, 2024. Teams will be divided into groups, and each team will play several games within their group. The top teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage.
### Knockout Stage
The knockout stage is where the competition heightens, with each game potentially ending a team’s Olympic journey. Beginning on August 4th, 2024, the quarterfinals will see the crème de la crème of international basketball face off in elimination matches. Winners will advance to the semifinals, which will take place on August 6th, 2024, leading up to the much-anticipated finals.
### The Finals
The finals of the women’s basketball will be held on August 8