Station Afrique Club 2024 — Paris 2024 — Olympic Hospitality House — Africa
Introduction
For the Paris 2024 Olympics, the charming Île-Saint-Denis will undergo a remarkable transformation. It will become Africa Station, a vibrant fan zone dedicated to celebrating African culture and sport. Located just a stone’s throw from the iconic Stade de France, Africa Station promises to be a unique meeting place for sports enthusiasts and lovers of African traditions.
Note: this is a detailed article that expands on my article: Olympic Hospitality House List for Paris Summer Games — Ultimate Guide to Paris 2024. If you are looking for a complete list of Hospitality Houses for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games, then follow the above link.
Description
Africa Station is more than just a fan zone; it’s a dynamic living space where Parisians and tourists alike can immerse themselves in the richness of African heritage. Here’s what you can expect:
- Medal Presentations: Witness African champions receiving their medals.
- Sporting and Cultural Events: Enjoy exhibitions, concerts, and various activities that highlight the dynamism of the African continent.
- Community Bridge: Africa Station aims to create a bridge between communities and celebrate diversity.
What Is Africa Station?
Africa Station is a celebration ground where the Olympic spirit meets African flair. Supported by the city of L’Île-Saint-Denis and the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), this ambitious project brings together sports, culture, and community.
What you will encounter at the Africa Station:
- Dakar 2026 House — Youth Games
- Athlete & Medal Celebrations
- African village (sports, arts, culture, crafts)
- RFI/ France 24 platform
- Conference and reception area
- Main stage, catering and relaxation area
- Sports area
Key events at the Africa Stations:
- Saturday July 20, 2024: Opening ceremony Station Afrique
Friday July 26: Broadcast of the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games
Thursday to Sunday: Numerous evening concerts showcasing the diversity of the African continent
Sunday, August 11, 2024: Broadcast of the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games and closure of Station Afrique 2024
Artists mentioned in promotional materials that may perform at the Africa Station include:
- Wu Tang members
- The Awesome 2
- Gerald Barclay
- Willie Esco (Jaclar)
- Lo Life
Information on Africa Station
- Location: Île-Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis (near Stade de France).
- Partnership: In collaboration with the Maison de l’Afrique.
- Accessibility: Most activities are free, except for major concerts.
- Facilities: The transformed Robert-César stadium will host commercial and catering areas, offering an immersion in African flavors and crafts.
Conclusion
Africa Station promises to be the essential meeting point for experiencing the Paris 2024 Olympic Games under the banner of diversity and fraternity. Beyond the sporting exploits, it leaves a lasting legacy — a celebration of Africa’s vibrancy and its vital role in the global sporting community.
About Ken Hanscom:
Ken Hanscom is a veteran-fan of the Olympic Games and the recognized expert in ticketing, corporate sponsorships, traveling to and experiencing the Olympic Games. In his role as COO at TicketManager, during Rio 2016 & PyeongChang 2018, Ken worked directly with the United States Olympic Committee, NBC Universal, Anheuser Busch, & Cartan Tours the authorized ticket reseller for 23 countries across the globe on their ticketing & corporate hospitality programs. While in Rio, Ken attended 30 events while guest blogging for the International Business Times, writing for USA Today, The Post Game, and appearing on TV with NBC, and ESPN Radio. Ken and his wife Ashley are also trustees of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation (USOPF). For more information and interviews with Ken on the Olympics and the upcoming Paris 2024 games, connect via Twitter or directly at kenh@ticketmanager.com.
So far, the list of confirmed Hospitality Houses for Paris 2024 include:
- So far, the list of confirmed Hospitality Houses for Paris 2024 include:
- Africa — Station Afrique
- Austria — Austria House
- Belgium — Lotto Belgium House
- Brazil — Casa Brasil
- Canada — Canada Olympic House — Maison olympique du Canada
- Chinese Taipei — Chinese Taipei Pavilion — Taiwan Pavilion
- Colombia — Colombia House — Casa Colombia
- Czech Republic — Czech House
- Denmark — Danish Pavilion
- France — Club France
- Germany — Deutsches Haus
- Great Britain — Team GB House
- Ireland — Team Ireland Supporters House
- India — India House
- International Olympic Collectors — Official Olympic Collectors Area Paris 2024
- Italy — Casa Italia
- Mexico — Casa Mexico
- Mongolia — Mongolian House — “GO MONGOLIA”
- Netherlands — TeamNL House (formerly Holland Heineken House)
- New Zealand — New Zealand House
- Omega — Omega House
- Poland — Maison Polonaise — Poland House
- Portugal — Casa de Portugal
- Pride House
- Serbia — Serbian House
- Slovakia — Slovak House — La Maison Slovaque
- Slovenia — Slovenia House
- South Korea — Korea House
- Sweden — Sweden Arena
- Switzerland — House of Switzerland
- United States — Team USA House
