The Islands of TahitiTerre de Jeux 2024

The Islands of Tahiti, Terre de Jeux 2024

The Islands of Tahiti have been chosen as the host site for the surfing events from July 27 to August 5 for the Paris 2024 Games, with its mythical Teahupo’o wave known as Hava’e.

Teahupo'o 2024

The olympic wave

Kauli Vaast and Vahine Fierro are the two Tahitian surfers who have qualified for the French team for the 2024 Olympic Games surfing event. With less than a year to go before the competition, they talk about the special bond between the Polynesian people and the mythical wave of Teahupo’o

Surfing in The Islands of Tahiti

French Polynesia, the ancestral birthplace of a discipline that has spread far beyond its borders, and that today, brings together hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts: surfing. Thanks to its location, its underwater landscape and its reefs, French Polynesia is home to some of the most beautiful waves on the planet…but also some of the most dangerous. Once the privilege of kings and chiefs, surfing has now been made popular.

How do you pronounce Teahupo'o?

We went to meet surfing professionals and we ask them some questions: how do you pronounce Teahupo’o? What is you favourite tahitian dance move?

The Islands of Tahiti

Birthplace of surfing

The Islands of Tahiti will host the Paris 2024 surfing events. But where did the story of surfing begin?

Press Release

Tahiti Tourisme has released “The Islands of Tahiti, Terre de Jeux 2024″ press kit, published especially to celebrate the 300 days leading up to the event.

This press kit includes all practical information regarding the events (available to date): calendar of events, planned celebrations, fan zones… This world-renowned event, scheduled to take place in Teahupo’o, is a reminder that The Islands of Tahiti are the cradle of surfing, and that horue (surfing) is deeply rooted in Polynesian culture.

A number of testimonials from local representatives of the “Terre de Jeux 2024” label are also listed. This press kit is the perfect opportunity to give various tips for a successful stay around surfing in The Islands of Tahiti.

300 days prior to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Teahupo’o

Atout France has published a common press release dedicated to the promotion of the destination France and its territories on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games event.

The destination The Islands of Tahiti is highlighted through the following themes:

Tourism innovation: highlighting water trails and virtual immersion – page 26
Heritage: highlighting the Taputapuatea marae and the marine mammal sanctuary – page 32
Lifestyle: highlighting the motu picnic and food tour – page 38
Outdoor: highlighting on traditional sailing and the Tahiti Iti peninsula – page 44
Nightlife: highlighting on Polynesian bringue and trailer dinner – page 49

Press release Paris 2024