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The application process is now closed and the selection will begin.
The organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics revealed on Thursday, May 4 that more than 300,000 people have applied to be volunteers.
With such a high number, it means that they can easily fill the 45,000 places available. The organisers added that one third of the applicants is under 25, the organising committee said.
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ATHLETICS Kerley dares arch-rival Marcel Jacobs to a 100m clash
Since the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Jacobs and Kerley have not gone head-to-head, but Jacobs was injured for much of the 2022 season.
The criteria for applicants were simple since they had to be at least 18 on January 1, 2024, be able to speak French and/or English and be available for at least 10 days in the summer of 2024.
As reported by AFP, a total of 30,000 volunteers will be needed for the Olympics scheduled for July 26 to August 11 next year. 15,000 volunteers are required for the Paralympics, from August 28 to September 8.
The organisers further said that some of the applicants were already volunteers at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville and want to take part again.
"Some candidates will be offered interviews or complementary tests, especially when the roles they want require specific skills," they said. The interviews will include important details like languages or knowledge of a sport.
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12:09 - 04.04.2023
HOCKEY Kenya Ice Hockey team dreaming of Olympic qualification
The captain has eyes on the Winter Olympics and Hockey World Cup among other international tournaments.
The next hurdle for the Paris organisers is recruiting the more than 20,000 private security staff needed for the Olympics, with fears that the army might have to be called in if there is a significant shortfall.
The application process is now closed and the selection will begin. It was noted that the successful applicants will be informed by the end of this year.
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ATHLETICS Newly crowned 10,000m champion Judy Jepng'etich eyeing Olympics slot
Josephine Wanjiku is also eyeing a slot at the World Championships in Budapest after placing second behind Jepng'etich in 34:22.50.
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