Paris: Sayonara Tokyo, Bonjour Paris.
Thousands of people partyed in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to watch the 2020 Olympic closing ceremony which was delayed and celebrated French capital status as the host of the 2024 exhibition.
The contrast was dramatic after the Tokyo match played in most stadia blank and under the Covid-19 protocol Strict.
“At the emotional level, it made me think about the 2012 Olympics and 2016 when the entire stadium was with you and cheered, it was very warm,” said the French Judo star Teddy Riner, who competed in Japan.
Athletes who have taken part in the Tokyo match cheered by many people when the mind changed to 2024.
“I missed most of the Olympics because I worked at night, so it was happy to see the best moments again,” said 22 years.
Alix because the highlights of the last two weeks are played back on a giant TV screen.
“It was very moving to see the public, we just passed a slightly different Olympics,” said Samir’s gymnagment Ait said who brought the French flag at the opening ceremony on July 23.
“It increases my soul ten times, I ‘.
M wounded and I want to go and train!” Florent Swimmer Manudou, a silver medalist in the 50m freestyle, estimated that 2024 matches would be an iconic moment for the country.
“We feel that fans celebrate and that they gradually prepare to experience the game in three years here.” The Silver Medal Decathlon Kevin Mayer said he was happy to “see all these young children with stars in their eyes”.
“It reminded me of myself when I was little.” Head of the Organizing Committee of 2024, Tony Estuguet said the game is on schedule.
“For now, all the indicators are green,” he said.
The only low point for the parisiens is a decision not to lift a giant French flag in the Eiffel Tower because of strong winds.
“It will be magnificent,” said Gaelle, a student who visited.