Lima, September 14, 2017- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday confirmed that the French capital would host the 2024 Olympics, while Los Angeles was awarded the 2028 Games, following a unanimous vote at the 131st IOC Session in Lima, Peru.

HE Secretary-General of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari led the Qatari delegation to the session, accompanied by Director of Sports Affairs Department Khalil Ibrahim Al Jaber and a number of directors and heads of departments at QOC.

"This is a win-win-win situation for Paris, Los Angeles and the entire Olympic Movement," said IOC President Thomas Bach.

With the two teams, the final contestants of an initial six-strong field, having already agreed to split the 2024 and 2028 Games, there was none of the usual pre-announcement nerves and tension.

In unusual circumstances, the IOC announced two host cities at the same event, with Bach calling it a "golden opportunity" to award two Games simultaneously.

It sees the Games return to the United States for the first time since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and marks the third occasion in which Los Angeles has hosted (1932, 1984).

For Paris, however, the wait has been considerably longer. The city last held the Olympics in 1924, meaning 2024 will mark the 100-year anniversary of its previous hosting.

It also means Paris will become the second city to hold three separate Summer Games, after London and before Los Angeles. (QNA)