Olympic tickets go on sale

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Excitement is in the air as the second round of ticket sales for the highly anticipated Paris Olympics 2024 kicked off on Thursday.
Only the fortunate winners of a lottery were granted the opportunity to purchase approximately 1.5 million seats for the most prestigious competitions, including the dazzling opening and closing ceremonies.

Scheduled to run from July 26 to August 11, 2024, the Paris Games will feature 32 sports across 37 sites. Organisers reported that four million people applied for the online lottery.
Winners have a 48-hour window to purchase tickets through a single online platform, with a maximum of 30 tickets per person and limits of six per event and four for popular finals and ceremonies.

Cheap tickets are available, with approximately 10% priced at 24 euros ($26), while the same proportion falls into the higher range above 200 euros ($218). Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Paris Olympics as the countdown begins and fans eagerly secure their spots at this prestigious sporting event.

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