The 2024 Paris Olympics are set to commence, featuring a record 31 Welsh athletes competing for Team GB and aiming to surpass their previous medal count from Rio 2016. The event will kick off with a unique Opening Ceremony on the Seine River, marking a series of firsts, including outdoor festivities and a parade of athletes. Notably, Team GB will be absent from the men's football competition due to internal discrepancies among the UK's football governing bodies. The United States has strong medal prospects in various sports, with key athletes like Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky expected to shine. The Indian Olympic Association recently held a ceremonial send-off for their contingent, celebrating historic moments such as Neeraj Chopra's javelin gold at Tokyo 2020. The Olympics promise to deliver thrilling moments that can significantly alter athletes' careers, as highlighted by past close finishes involving legends like Michael Phelps and Jonathan Horton.