Here are the top 12 most-watched YouTube videos related to the Paris 2024 Games that are tagged "Olympics" or "Paris 2024". This ranking is based solely on the number of views each video has received. Please note that some of these clips may be geoblocked in the United States due to copyright reasons, and some may contain paid promotions.
If we were to rank these videos by YouTube likes, a video spreading conspiracy or disinformation would take the top spot, as video number 10 has garnered nearly 200,000 likes. This highlights the serious issue of disinformation and misinformation.
By analysing the data behind the top 12 YouTube videos related to the Paris Olympic Games, we aim to shed light on both the most popular clips and the growing concern over disinformation and misinformation, especially in the context of major global events like the Olympics. FYI a good way to assess a video's engagement level is by examining the number of likes it has received.
1. The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Omega 74.6 million views, 34,000 Likes
2. Beyonce introduces Team USA. NBC Sports 10.5 million views, 150,000 Likes
3. Geoblocked to the US. Yusuf Kidec 6.7 million views NBC Sports, 50,000 Likes
4. The Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony by Firstpost. One of the trending comments is "I would rather pick socks in a department store with my great grandma than ever watch 5 minutes of this" Firstpost 6.4M views, 17,000 Likes
5. Very similar to number 4 and very disappointing. This time by the Associated Press. Opening Ceremony Paris 2024. 5.6 million views, 17,000 Likes
6. The Opening Ceremony Sparks Outrage by the Indian Express 5.3 million views, 21,000 Likes
7. Neeraj Chopra 🇮🇳 wins silver, Nadeem 🇵🇰 clinches gold in Men’s Javelin Throw | Paris 2024 Highlights by the Olympics (IOC) 5.2 million views, 86,000 Likes
8. Misinformation: Joe on the Olympics "It Is A Giant Scam!" Joe Rogan 4.99 million views, 100,000 Likes
9. Giant Game of Clue at Olympic - Rebecca Zamolo 4.91 million views, 50,000 Likes
10. Disinformation and Misinformation: Christians Started Boycotting the Olympics, THEN This Happens - Off The Curb Ministries 4.8 million views, 198,000 Likes
11. Geoblocked to the USA: Sha’Carri Richardson's by NBC Sports 4.77 million views, 82,000 Likes
12. Team USA smashes WORLD RECORD by over a FULL SECOND in mixed 4x400 relay heat NBC Sports 4.38 million views, 55,000 Likes
