Latecomers who wish to attend the Olympic Games in Paris still have their chances.
“ Millions
of places”
are still available for the Olympic and Paralympic events, Tony Estanguet, president of the Organizing Committee for the 2024 Olympic Games, said this Wednesday on France 2.
“Don’t hesitate,”
encouraged the former guest athlete. of Telematin
, there are millions of places left!”
.
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For the Paralympic Games in particular, which will take place after the Olympic events, from August 28 to September 8, Tony Estanguet specified that around
“two thirds”
of the places were still available for purchase,
“in almost all disciplines »
.
Of the 2.8 million tickets that were put on sale at the beginning of October, only around 900,000 were sold.
"Do not hesitate to come ! They are the best athletes
,” urged the French athlete.
More than 350,000 visitors with disabilities and 4,400 para-athletes are expected for this competition.
“A blind football match at the foot of the Eiffel Tower with tickets from 15 euros is an unforgettable experience
,” insisted the organizer of the Olympic Games, inviting listeners to connect to the tickets.paris2024.org platform. .
A “universal celebration”
Tony Estanguet also defended the participation of all States in the competition, without a ban due to a geopolitical reality, while certain politicians, such as Adrien Quatennens, LFI deputy, want Israeli athletes to participate under a neutral banner.
“We hope that this celebration continues to be universal, and that the athletes, who are most of the time not involved in these stories, can continue to realize their dreams,”
declared the president of the organizing committee.
“That’s also the beauty of the Olympic and Paralympic Games
. ”
Tony Estanguet assumed being in contact with both
“the Israeli delegation and the Palestinian delegation, who are looking forward to being able to come and play these games in Paris”
.
“We will be delighted to see them come
,” he declared.