France: Giant Olympics fan zone opens underneath Eiffel Tower

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Parisians flocked to the iconic Trocadero Square alongside the Eiffel Tower on Friday, as the city officials opened a fan zone to follow the Tokyo Olympic Games.

An immense square offers giant screens to watch the games and cheer for the Bleus in team spirit, as well as various open-air spaces to practice their favourite Olympic sports.

The Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo attended the opening of the city’s fan zone and took selfies with attendees.

“Our athletes are very engaged, and I truly wish them all the best ahead. Even if the stadiums will be empty this time, the enthusiasm is there,” stated Hidalgo.

Paris will take the Olympic torch from Tokyo as the host the next Olympic Games in 2026.

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SOT, Andy, Resident (French): “Here we are going to follow the opening ceremony, and this fan zone is an idea to live the great moments after being deprived one year because of this pandemic.”

SOT, Andy, Resident (French): “It’s a pleasure to see that because it allows us to meet again. Tokyo is a bit complicated at the moment, it’s going on behind closed doors.”

SOT, Clemence, Attendee (French): “It’s good to live this moment in the open air, so it’s good and there are children of all ages, it’s really nice.”

SOT, Clemence, Attendee (French): “I came for the sport in general to watch this opening in Tokyo, it’s going to be something extraordinary.”

SOT, Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris (French): “I am truly happy with this opening of the Tokyo Olympic Games, even if in a very particular health context. It is important that these Olympic Games take place. Our athletes are very engaged, and I truly wish them all the best ahead. Even if the stadiums will be empty this time, the enthusiasm is there.”

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