Peruvian Athletes Gear Up for Paris 2024: How to Watch the Olympics Live

Exclusive TV channel to watch the Olympic Games in Peru: live broadcast of the Paris 2024 event

There are only a few days left for Peruvians to begin their participation in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The most important sporting event in the world will take place in the capital of France, where over 10,000 athletes from various nationalities will compete for a medal. It is estimated that there will be 17 days of intense competitions, starting on Friday, July 26, and culminating on Sunday, August 11.

For months, Peruvian athletes have been preparing to give their best in this event that brings together the best in world sports. The Olympic Games are an unparalleled showcase for athletes from all disciplines, and representing Peru in Paris is a dream for many of them. The anticipation is at its peak, both among the competitors and the fans who closely follow their team’s progress.

The event will not only be an opportunity for athletes to showcase their talent, but also for countries to display their culture and camaraderie in a global environment. Paris 2024 promises to be an unforgettable event both for the sporting feats and for the festive, multicultural atmosphere characteristic of the Olympic Games.

Ultimately, the date is approaching, and Peruvians are already packing their bags and preparing their hearts to give it their all on the Olympic stage in Paris. The eyes of the world will be on the city of light, where this internationally renowned multidisciplinary event will take place.

In the thirtieth edition, Team Peru will be represented by a delegation of 26 athletes, who will compete in nine disciplines. Kimberly García, number one in the world ranking in the 20-kilometer race walk, is the Peruvian athlete with the best chances of winning the Olympic gold.

This time, the international contest will feature 45 sports, so no one will want to miss any of them. Learn how to watch our national representatives from our country and also from anywhere in the world.

In Peru, a few days ago, ATV (open signal) confirmed that it will handle the live broadcast of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. However, it has been noted that it will not be the only medium with available content, as DirecTV will also broadcast the event through channels 199 and 1199.

It is worth mentioning that to watch it anywhere via mobile devices, the sports events will be available on DGO. Across the rest of the continent, it will be viewed on cable television through Claro TV and on Claro Sports’ YouTube channel.

Know the schedule of Peruvians in Paris 2024 – Credits: DirecTV

For the highly anticipated opening ceremony, it is planned to take the sport to the city, along one of its main attractions: the Seine River. According to the organizers, each national delegation will be located on different boats, which will be equipped with cameras so that viewers and internet users can see the athletes up close.

From east to west, 10,500 athletes will traverse central Paris. The parade will culminate its six-kilometer journey in front of the Trocadéro, where the remaining aspects of the Olympic protocol will take place, in addition to the final shows.

The ones in charge of carrying the flag of Peru during the opening parade of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games will be María Luisa Doig from fencing and Juan Manuel Postigos from judo. Remember that the inauguration is scheduled for this Friday, July 26, starting at 11:30 a.m. (Peruvian time).

Kimberly García (Athletics – Race walking), Evelyn Inga (Athletics – Race walking), Mary Luz Andía (Athletics – Race walking), César Rodríguez (Athletics – Race walking), Luis Henry Campos (Athletics – Race walking), Cristhian Pacheco (Athletics – Marathon), Gladys Tejeda (Athletics – Marathon), Thalía Valdivia (Athletics – Marathon), Luz Mery Rojas (Athletics – Marathon), María Luisa Doig (Fencing – Epee), Juan Postigos (Judo – 66 kg), Lucca Mesinas (Surf – Shortboard), Sol Aguirre (Surf – Shortboard), Alonso Correa (Surf – Shortboard), Stefano Peschiera (Sailing – Ilca 7), Florencia Chiarella (Sailing – Ilca 6), María Belén Bazo (Sailing – iQFOiL), Nicolás Pacheco (Shooting – Skeet), Daniella Borda (Shooting – Skeet), Inés Castillo (Badminton – Singles), María Bramont-Arias (Swimming – Open water 10 km), Mckenna De Bever (Swimming – 100m Backstroke and 200m Individual Medley), Joaquín Vargas (Swimming – 200 and 400 meters Freestyle), Adriana Sanguineti (Rowing – W1x), Valeria Palacios (Rowing – LW2x), and Alessia Palacios (Rowing – LW2x).