2024 Paris Olympics: You'll Want to Stand and Cheer for These Candid Photos

Give these athletes a perfect 10 for having a ball.

As the 2024 Summer Olympics kick off July 26 on NBC and Peacock, all your favorite Olympians from around the world have descended upon Paris to find out who will be taking home a gold medal for their country.

But it's not just all about competition, as there's plenty of fun to be had across the 39 sports and 329 events taking place from now until August 11.

When it comes to the sweetest candid moments, Team USA's gymnasts, including Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, and traveling alternates Leanne Wong and Joscelyn Roberson, have already been sharing hugs and laughs while supporting each other as they prepare for the grueling weeks of competition.

And swimming superstar Katie Ledecky—who has taken home 10 medals from her previous years at the Olympics—already looks to be a bright light Team USA's swimming team, flashing a smile poolside during a training session on July 25.

The Opening Ceremony July 26 will see more legendary moments with hosts Kelly Clarkson, NFL alum Peyton Manning and Sunday Night Football announcer Mike Tirico. Between the three of them, there will be plenty of hilariously candid moments to get these games started off with a bang.

And of course, NBC special correspondent Snoop Dogg is sure to delight with some live commentary, as the rapper and self-proclaimed sports lover will be hosting primetime coverage for NBC and Peacock, attending Olympic events to chat with athletes, their friends and their families.

Keep reading to see more of the best candid moments from the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics so far.

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USA's Caroline Marks gets in some training time in Tahiti where the 2024 surfing events are taking place.  

Sibel Altinkaya of Turkey has her eyes on the prize—and the ball—ahead of her table tennis games. 

The U.S. women's Olympic tennis team—featuring Emma Navarro, Danielle Collins, Jessica Pegula, Desirae Krawczyk, Coco Gauff—ace a quick selfie. 

USA's Jagger Eaton prepares for his second Olympics after earning a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Games. 

Henry Hutchinson of Australia scores a try in his game against Samoa.

Simone Biles practices on a balance beam while training for the 2024 Olympics.

The French and American men's rugby teams fight over possession. 

Frederick Richard hits the gymnastics floor to train on the parallel bars.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz takes everything in as he prepares for his Olympic debut. 

Norwegian players Christian Sorum and Anders Mol join Australian players Zachery Schubert and Thomas Hodges on the sand for a volleyball practice session.

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