Olympic rings displayed on Eiffel Tower 50 days before Paris 2024 Games


PARIS (Reuters) – Paris 2024 organisers on Friday unveiled a display of the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower with 50 days to go until the Summer Olympics in the French capital.
PARIS (Reuters) – Paris 2024 organisers on Friday unveiled a display of the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower with 50 days to go until the Summer Olympics in the French capital.
The 29- by 13-metre construction, made of recycled steel, was installed on the south side of Paris’ iconic monument by some 30 workers, using four cranes.
The Eiffel Tower will be centre stage at the Olympics, with the beach volleyball competitions held at the feet of the ‘Iron Lady’.
Pieces of steel taken from the Eiffel Tower have also been used to be part of the Paris 2024 medals.
The Paris Olympics will take place from July 26-Aug 11.
(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Michael Perry)
The Olympic rings are a symbol of the Olympic Games, consisting of five interlocking rings representing the five continents: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. They symbolize unity and the coming together of athletes from around the world.
The Eiffel Tower serves as a prominent landmark for the Paris 2024 Olympics, hosting events like beach volleyball. It symbolizes the host city's culture and heritage, enhancing the Olympic experience for athletes and spectators.
Recycled steel is steel that has been reprocessed from scrap metal rather than produced from raw materials. This process reduces energy consumption and environmental impact, making it a more sustainable building material.
The Paris 2024 Olympics are scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024. This event will feature a variety of sports and athletes from around the globe.
Olympic medals are typically made of a combination of metals, including gold, silver, and bronze. The medals for the Paris 2024 Olympics will also incorporate pieces of recycled steel from the Eiffel Tower.
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