OLY House PARIS Open 26 July to 11 August 2024

WELCOME TO OLY HOUSE AND E-OLY HOUSE PARIS 2024

Welcome to OLY House Paris 2024 @ Caisse D'Epargne, the home for all Olympians at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

OLY House is open from 26 July to 11 August from 11:00 to 23:00.

Scroll down for opening times and programme details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is OLY House?

OLY House is located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris at 5 Rue Masseran. The building is the Caisse d'Epargne bank headquarters, which is classified as an historic monument by the French Ministry of Culture and is not normally open to the public.

If you won't be in Paris this summer, you can also attend e-OLY House from anywhere in the world.

When is OLY House open?

OLY House Paris and e-OLY House welcome you from the opening ceremony until the closing ceremony.

OLY House Paris will be open every day from 11:00 to 23:00 July 26, 2024 - August 11, 2024.

e-OLY House is open 24/7 during the Games.

Find out what's happening every day here.

So there's really no entry fee?

There is no cost to enter for you as an Olympian, your family and friends. Come as you are and enjoy the fun.

How do I register for OLY House?

You can register in advance here or when you come along to OLY House.

Can family and friends join me?

Yes, of course. OLY House is for all Olympians and your friends and family.

As there is a limit to the number of people who can be in OLY House for health and safety reasons, there may need to be a queuing system during peak times.

Am I an Olympian?

Yes, if you competed at the Summer or Winter Olympic Games. You can register for the OLY post-nominal letters here. Once an Olympian, always an Olympian.

What is e-OLY House?

Not all Olympians can travel to Paris, so everyone can join in, we've created e-OLY House.

It's an online place where your avatar can move around, meet fellow Olympians and enjoy the many events and activities at OLY House Paris and some which are exclusive to e-OLY House.

Check it out at e-OLY House.

Can I get tickets for Olympic events?

We do have a limited number of tickets for the Games. All Olympians have already been emailed this information.

I want to contribute to OLY House or e-OLY House

Great! Please contact us here.

How can I receive the latest news?

The OLY House website will be updated regularly, but you can also follow us on social media.

@olyhouseparis

Find us

OLY House, 5 Rue Masseran, 75007 Paris

Transport

Closest metro stations are Duroc and Saint-François-Xavier

For the Olympic Games Paris 2024 Official Transport system there is an OLY House stop on the Tx Network. Ask for OLY House. You will be taken to a hub at 20 Rue Monsieur which is a five minute (350m) walk from OLY House.

Daily Events

Ongoing Event Location
Olympians Signing Wall and Olympic Torch Selfie Area Solanet Room
Opportunities for Olympians Rostand and Rochefoucauld Rooms
World Rowing Experience Garden Pavillion
Games viewing on the Big Screen Garden
Olympian Stories Executive Room

Agenda

July 26th

19:00: Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony on the Big Screen

July 27th

19:00 - 20:30: Cocktail for Olympians by Caisse d'Epargne

July 28th

11:00 - 13:00: Panel Discussion: Enhancing Life Outside Sport for Olympians and Elite Athletes by HKBU (RSVP here)

13:00 - 14:00: Lunch and networking for panel attendees

17:30 - 18:30: Book Presentation - Turning the Tide by Michelle Ford OLY

19:00 - 21:00: OLY House Film Festival:

  • Trailer of Against All Odds: This true story tells the journey of an orphaned girl raised in Uganda's neglected Karamoja region, who, despite facing numerous heartbreaking obstacles, achieved her dream of attending Makerere University..
  • Frank Curiel: A Baseball Story: Frank Curiel is revered as "The Godfather" of baseball in Curaçao. After more than 50 years of dedication to the sport, he continues to support his community and ensure that kids have a safe place to train.
  • A Ball: A humble ball speaks to a rich ball and expresses its deepest thoughts about the real meaning of rolling in life.
  • Strong Grandma: Ninety-five-year-old Catherine Kuehn, a world record powerlifter, reflects on the love and loss that brought her to this moment as she prepares for her final competition.
  • Song of Ice: Courageous adventurers face the ice in a a story of epic proportions.
July 29th

11:00 - 13:00: Panel Discussion: Innovation in Sport by HKBU (RSVP here)

13:00 - 15:00: Lunch and networking for panel attendees

OLY HOUSE CLOSES AT 15:00 AND REOPENS AT 16:30 FOR THOSE RSVP'ED

17:00 - 20:00: OLY House Opening Cocktail

July 30th

11:00 - 12:00: Yoga in the Garden

12:00 - 15:00: GSA Launch by World Academy of Sport

15:00 - 16:30: Screening and Panel Discussion of Ayenda by Project Rousseau

19:00 - 21:00: OLY House Film Festival

  • Reconnect: Professional kitesurfer and three-time world champion Jalou Langeree candidly discusses her career-long battle with depression, highlighting mental health issues and gender inequality in elite sport.
July 31st

11:15 - 12:15: GeoOlympics: The Real-time Effects of the Olympic Truce During the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

15:00 - 18:00: Athlete Lead Upskill Event with Mikel Thomas OLY

19:00 - 21:00: OLY House Film Festival

  • Outswing: On the outskirts of Islamabad, a committed coach teaches a team of unlikely players, their families, and a community how playing Cricket can change lives.
  • Kangaroo: Three-time Olympic champion Viktor Saneyev, remembered as the greatest Georgian athlete of the twentieth century, talks about.his humble beginnings and the hardships he faced as a child and then after retiring and immigrating to Australia.
August 1st

11:30 - 12:30: Lessons from Sport for Business by Steve Evans OLY

14:00 - 15:00: NOA Update with WOA President Joël Bouzou OLY

15:30 - 17:30: Vladimir Latocha OLY Workshop

18:00 - 19:00: Concert by Mr Fred Delpla OLY

17:30 - 19:00: OLY House Film Festival

  • Personal Gold by Adam Laurent OLY

19:00 - 21:00: OLY House Film Festival

  • Riding Uphill: "Riding Uphill" is a story set in Kitakyushu's Kokura, the birthplace of Keirin, that depicts the awkward struggle of men living on the edge as they pursue their dreams in the professional bicycle racing sport where betting is allowed

18:00 - 20:00: Nigeria NOA Cocktail in the OLY House Garden

August 2nd

11:30 - 12:30: Upskilling Olympians with in-demand skills by Nitin Mishra

14:00 - 15:00: NOA Update with WOA President Joël Bouzou OLY

15:00 - 18:00: Sport & the Environment by Etienne Stott OLY and Laura Baldwin OLY

19:00 - 21:00: OLY House Film Festival

  • World Debut: Once lifestyle fads, skateboarding, surfing, and sport climbing are now in the Olympic Games, as highlighted by figures like Tony Hawk, Emily Harrington, and Sofia Mulanovich.
August 3rd

12:00 - 13:00: Olympism & Academics: Noémi Zaharia OLY and International Olympic Academy Participants Association (IOAPA)

14:00 - 16:00 IOAPA Reunion

16:30 - 19:00 OLY House Film Festival

  • 16:30 Surfing Through the Odds: In São Tomé and Príncipe, where girls traditionally spend most of their day collecting water and helping their families and were previously not allowed to surf, SOMA fights for gender equality through surf therapy, academic support, and mental health education.
  • 17:00 Ping Pong Parkinson: Globally acclaimed musician Nenad Bach’s performing career was abruptly cut short by Parkinson's Disease, but playing competitive table tennis has reversed his symptoms enough for him to return to the stage.
  • 17:30 Will William, The Humanitarian: Will Williams, an American world-class long jumper and Paris 2024 Olympic hopeful believes his true mission is to serve as an inspiration for his community.
  • 18:00 Samir, La Force Des Reves: "Samir, la force des rêves" tells the story of a Moroccan born in France to a modest family who, through his dreams, made sport history by becoming Morocco's first Winter Olympic athlete.

19:00 - 21:00: Track and Field Watch Party in the OLY House Garden with Kristi Castlin OLY (Theater)

19:00 - 22:00: UIPM Celebration of President Klaus Schormann (Garden)

August 4th

11:00 - 13:00: BrainMark & PharmaFlight Demonstration

13:00 - 14:00: Get to know your strengths with PeakPersonality

14:00 - 17:00: Olympic Truce Event

18:00 - 19:00: Link Breathing Demonstration

19:00 - 21:00: OLY House Film Festival

  • He Happened: "He Happened" is the story of Ratko Rudic, one of the greatest water polo coaches of all time, featuring 125 prominent figures in water polo who discuss his career, his bad luck as a player and his numerous gold medals as a coach with three different national teams.
August 5th

11:00 - 12:00: Link Breathing Workshop in Garden

15:00 - 16:00: Sustainable Food for an Active Lifestyle by WWF Sweden and the Swedish Olympic Committee

16:00 - 20:00: When Sport Meets Art by Slaven Dizdarevic OLY

19:00 - 21:00: OLY House Film Festival

  • A Second Family: In Goma, DR Congo, Amina's life changed when she was placed in a school for deaf children despite being able to hear, leading her to learn sign language and later coach Goma’s first basketball team of deaf players.
  • Phoenix: Phoenix, who lost both legs in a childhood car accident and faced pain from prosthetics and social stigma, found new hope and self-expression through new Olympic sport breaking as he discovered his hands could support his body and his dreams.
  • The Wall: This fairy tale documentary chronicles Büsra Ün, Turkey's first female Olympic tennis player, highlighting her life, her sacrifices, and her journey to elite sport.
  • Nefta Football Club: In southern Tunisia, two football fan brothers discover a donkey lost in the desert near the Algerian border, peculiarly wearing headphones.
August 6th

11:30 - 12:30: Movement and Mindfulness for Women by Queen Harrison Claye OLY

13:30 - 14:30: Breathing Habit Optimisation with Jane Tarrant

15:00 - 17:00: 30 Years of Olympic Taekwondo Reception

19:00 - 21:00: OLY House Film Festival:

  • The Duel We Missed (only at OLY House Paris)
August 7th

12:30 to 14:30: Cocktail French Olympians Association + Finances & Pedagogie x Caisse d’Epargne (Garden), introduced by Valérie Barlois-Leroux OLY (French ANO), Joël Bouzou OLY (president of WOA), and Pierre Macé (president of Finances & Pedagogie)

14:30 to 15:30: Finances & Pedagogie conference "Sports coaching vs. corporate coaching" (Grand Salon) with 2 Finances & Pedagogie conseillors and Alexandra FERRACI OLY, Karate Olympian (participation in Tokyo 2020) and coach

15:30: 16:00: Guided tour of paintings by Valérie Galli (French Olympian & painter)

15:00 - 16:00: Leadership Skills of Olympic Athletes - Preliminary Survey Results by Dr. Noemi Zaharia OLY (Theatre)

16:00 - 17:00: Financial Literacy and Sport by Sport Embassy PT and Doutour Finanzas

16:00 - 17:00: Muay Thai Signing Ceremonies for the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association & Bolivarian Games

17:00 - 19:00: In Remembrance of Patrick Baumann AIMS & UTS and Muay Thai Showcase

19:00 - 21:00: OLY House Film Festival: Private Screening of MOSES - 13 Steps

MOSES - 13 Steps is a powerful exploration of the life and legacy of Edwin Moses, an unparalleled athlete and visionary whose triumphs on and off the track catalysed significant social and scientific change and inspired generations to break barriers of all kinds.

August 8th

11:00 - 13:00: Americas NOAs Meeting

14:00 - 14:30: Upskilling Olympians with in-demand skills by Nitin Mishra

15:00 - 17:00: Athletepreneur Experience by Brian Dzingai OLY

  • Panel 1: Athletes in Tech & Entrepreneurship
  • Panel 2: The Power of Athlete Partnerships
  • Panel 3: Investing alongside Athletes

18:00 - 19:00: Africa Continental Panel Discussion

19:00 - 21:00: OLY House Film Festival:

  • Fighting for Life: Fighting for Life gives an inside look at South Africa's Drakenstein Correctional Center, where Dutch boxing coach Sharita van der Hulst's impactful rehabilitation programme turns long-serving prisoners into boxing coaches.

20:00 - 21:00: Muay Thai Showcase

August 9th

11:30 - 13:30: Celebration and Meet & Greet for Olympians from Chad

17:30 - 18:30: Briefing for the Marathon Pour Tous 2024

19:00 - 21:00: OLY House Film Festival:

  • Winds of Change: Winds of Change tells the story of Olympian Sophia Papamichalopoulos's impossible journey to unite young Greek and Turkish Cypriots by sailing with them around the politically divided island to challenge, empower, and inspire unity through sport.
August 10th

16:00 - 17:00: Geolympics: The Real-Time Effects of the Olympic Truce during Paris 2024: An open-house discussion with US Diplomat Hugh Dugan who revived the Olympic Truce for the modern era at the United Nations

18:00 - 19:30: OLY House Film Festival:

  • The Sirens of Ukraine: Twin Ukrainian sisters Maryna and Vladyslava Aleksiiva fled their apartment under bombings, taking their Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals with them, and then returned to train at home under duress trying to qualify to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
August 11th

20:00: Olympic Games Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony on the Big Screen

WHERE OLYMPIANS MEET ONLINE

Register here to receive the e-OLY House link and password.

6 August

17:00 - 18:30 CET

Empower Yourself for Societal Impact

"Empower yourself for societal impact" aims to help you navigate your post-sport career transition, uncover your unique purpose, and make meaningful contributions to your community.

Sign up here: https://calendly.com/perle-catchpole/workshop-empowering-olympians-for-societal-impact

19:00 OLY House Film Festival: A Most Beautiful Thing

A Most Beautiful Thing, narrated by Academy-Award and Grammy winner, Common, and executive produced by NBA stars Grant Hill and Dwyane Wade, chronicles the first African American high school rowing team in this country, made up of young men, many of whom were in rival gangs from the West Side of Chicago, all coming together to row in the same boat.

7 August

12:30 - 13:30 CET

GeoOlympics: The Real-time Effects of the Olympic Truce During Olympic Games Paris 2024

Session by by Hugh Dugan, UN Diplomat and Recipient of the IOC Medaille Centenaire

8 August

17:00 - 18:30 CET

Empower Yourself for Societal Impact

"Empower yourself for societal impact" aims to help you navigate your post-sport career transition, uncover your unique purpose, and make meaningful contributions to your community.

Sign up here: https://calendly.com/perle-catchpole/workshop-empowering-olympians-for-societal-impact

9 August

9 August 11:00 - 13:00 CET

Athletepreneur Experience by Brian Dzingai OLY

Connect with athletes, investors, entrepreneurs, and startups to collaborate and learn at this exclusive event

10 August

10 August 11:00 - 13:00 CET

Winds of Change Screening and Panel

Winds of Change tells the story of Olympian Sophia Papamichalopoulos's impossible journey to unite young Greek and Turkish Cypriots by sailing with them around the politically divided island to challenge, empower, and inspire unity through sport.

11 August

11 August 21:00 - 23:00

Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony

Celebration Chat with fellow Olympians during the Closing Ceremony of the Games

Frequently Asked Questions

Is e-OLY House free?

Indeed.

There is no cost, all Olympians worldwide can access our digital platform.

Anything else for free?

Yes, we'll provide visiting Olympians with lots of online perks. Stay tuned for more announcements.

Where is it?

Online through the Spatial Chat platform.

How can I register for e-OLY House?

You can register here to receive the e-OLY House link.

When can I visit e-OLY House?

The platform will open on the day of the opening ceremony and close the day of the closing ceremony (July 26, 2024 - August 11, 2024).

In between those dates the platform will be open 24/7, with events and activities at all times, so you don't have to worry about missing out because you are in a different time zone.

I struggle with technology. Is e-OLY House user-friendly?

e-OLY House is an intuitive and easy to use platform. We will also have a team ready to help you to connect and enjoy the activities available. To get the best service, you will need a computer, but you can also use your phone. We have your back.

Can I access the platform from my phone?

Yes of course you can access e-OLY House from your phone, however some features might not be supported. To be assured of the best possible experience we recommend you use a computer.

Can I contribute to OLY House or e-OLY House?

Please send an email to olyhouse@thewoa.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

The World Olympians Association will be hosting its first ever OLY House Film Festival during the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

The Festival will showcase films made by Olympians or about the Olympic Movement and will run from July 27 to August 11, 2024.
There will be film screenings, Q&As and an awards ceremony and will take place live in the OLY House theater in Paris and online at e-OLY House.

The Festival will show sports narratives and documentaries, both feature length and short form.

A jury consisting of international award-winning film makers and Olympians will award winners of:

Best Feature Length Film

Best Short Form Film

Special Jury Prize

Olympians Choice Award

Vote at e-OLY House for the Olympians Choice Award. Have your say here.

Movie Description
Against all Odds This true story tells the journey of an orphaned girl raised in Uganda's neglected Karamoja region, who, despite facing numerous heartbreaking obstacles, achieved her dream of attending Makerere University.
Frank Curiel: A Baseball Story Frank Curiel is revered as "The Godfather" of baseball in Curaçao. After more than 50 years of dedication to the sport, he continues to support his community and ensure that kids have a safe place to train.
A Ball A humble ball speaks to a rich ball and expresses its deepest thoughts about the real meaning of rolling in life.
Strong Grandma Ninety-five-year-old Catherine Kuehn, a world record powerlifter, reflects on the love and loss that brought her to this moment as she prepares for her final competition.
Song of Ice Courageous adventurers face the ice in a a story of epic proportions.
Reconnect Professional kitesurfer and three-time world champion Jalou Langeree candidly discusses her career-long battle with depression, highlighting mental health issues and gender inequality in elite sport.
Outswing On the outskirts of Islamabad, a committed coach teaches a team of unlikely players, their families, and a community how playing Cricket can change lives.
Kangaroo Three-time Olympic champion Viktor Saneyev OLY, remembered as the greatest Georgian athlete of the twentieth century, talks about his humble beginnings and the hardships he faced as a child and then after retiring and immigrating to Australia.
Riding Uphill "Riding Uphill" is a story set in Kitakyushu's Kokura, the birthplace of Keirin, that depicts the awkward struggle of men living on the edge as they pursue their dreams in the professional bicycle racing sport where betting is allowed.
World Debut Once lifestyle fads, skateboarding, surfing, and sport climbing are now in the Olympic Games, as highlighted by figures like Tony Hawk, Emily Harrington, and Sofia Mulanovich.
Will William, the humanitarian Will Williams, an American world-class long jumper and Paris 2024 Olympic hopeful believes his true mission is to serve as an inspiration for his community.
Ping Pong Parkinson Globally acclaimed musician Nenad Bach’s performing career was abruptly cut short by Parkinson's Disease, but playing competitive table tennis has reversed his symptoms enough for him to return to the stage.
Samir, la force des reves "Samir, la force des rêves" tells the story of a Moroccan born in France to a modest family who, through his dreams, made sport history by becoming Morocco's first Winter Olympic athlete.
Surfing through the odds In São Tomé and Príncipe, where girls traditionally spend most of their day collecting water and helping their families and were previously not allowed to surf, SOMA fights for gender equality through surf therapy, academic support, and mental health education.
He Happened "He Happened" is the story of Ratko Rudic, one of the greatest water polo coaches of all time, featuring 125 prominent figures in water polo who discuss his career, his bad luck as a player and his numerous gold medals as a coach with three different national teams.
A Second Family In Goma, DR Congo, Amina's life changed when she was placed in a school for deaf children despite being able to hear, leading her to learn sign language and later coach Goma’s first basketball team of deaf players.
Phoenix Phoenix, who lost both legs in a childhood car accident and faced pain from prosthetics and social stigma, found new hope and self-expression through new Olympic sport breaking as he discovered his hands could support his body and his dreams.
The Wall This fairy tale documentary chronicles Büsra Ün OLY, Turkey's first female Olympic tennis player, highlighting her life, her sacrifices, and her journey to elite sport.
Nefta Football Club In southern Tunisia, two football fan brothers discover a donkey lost in the desert near the Algerian border, peculiarly wearing headphones.
Fighting for Life Fighting for Life gives an inside look at South Africa's Drakenstein Correctional Center, where Dutch boxing coach Sharita van der Hulst's impactful rehabilitation programme turns long-serving prisoners into boxing coaches.
Winds of Change Winds of Change tells the story of Olympian Sophia Papamichalopoulos's impossible journey to unite young Greek and Turkish Cypriots by sailing with them around the politically divided island to challenge, empower, and inspire unity through sport.
The Sirens of Ukraine Twin Ukrainian sisters Maryna and Vladyslava Aleksiiva fled their apartment under bombings, taking their Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals with them, and then returned to train at home under duress trying to qualify to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Another Drive The film follows sprinter and two-time world track cycling champion Damian Zielinski as he reflects on his 23-year career and faces the pivotal decision of whether to continue competing or retire.
The Life In My Fists Olympic medalist Adriana Araújo cannot find sponsorship but wants to keep on fighting and fulfill her dream of winning the world title.
Personal Gold: An underdog story Reed Albergotti (Wall Street Journal) calls the film 'Miracle meets Moneyball' describing the behind-the-scenes experience of four underdog women cyclists who become America's hope for a medal at the 2012 London Olympics after the men's team is banned during the Lance Armstrong drug scandal. The underfunded women turn to volunteers, including their husbands and an innovative approach using 'Data not Doping' in an attempt to do the impossible; win the first U.S. Women's Track Cycling medal in over 20 years.
Private Screening: MOSES - 13 Steps MOSES - 13 Steps is a powerful exploration of the life and legacy of Edwin Moses, an unparalleled athlete and visionary whose triumphs on and off the track catalysed significant social and scientific change and inspired generations to break barriers of all kinds.
e-OLY House only: A MOST BEAUTIFUL THING A MOST BEAUTIFUL THING, narrated by Academy-Award and Grammy winner, Common, and executive produced by NBA stars Grant Hill and Dwyane Wade, chronicles the first African American high school rowing team in this country, made up of young men, many of whom were in rival gangs from the West Side of Chicago, all coming together to row in the same boat.

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