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Last Updated On: May 03, 2025 11:22 AM , Published On: Nov 06, 2024 11:27 AM
The 2024 Olympics in Paris, one of the biggest athletic events in the world, is predicted to have a major positive impact on France. It greatly boosted the morale of the support fans in Paris. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) gave an equal number of spots to male and female athletes. As a result, this was the first Olympic Games with complete gender equality.
Athletes set new national records and broke Olympic and world records. The Paris Olympics, which featured 329 events over 19 days of competition, drew billions of viewers worldwide. 350,000 hours of television were produced during the games to show the various sports and medal presentations.
Lappartient is the head of the CNOSF. He is also the President of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). In addition ti it he is a presidential candidate for the International Olympic Committee (IOC). He has made statements regarding the impact of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and the athletic legacy they have left behind.
Impact of Paris Olympics on The People of France
According to David Lappartient, the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this summer have significantly influenced French sports fans' passion. He said this will pave the way for the Winter Olympics in 2030.
In an interview with Xinhua, Lappartient stated that although France had a strong sports culture, hosting the Olympics in Paris elevated it to a new level. According to a survey conducted after the Olympics, 82% of French citizens were in favor of holding the Games. In addition, registrations for our sports clubs and associations have increased by 20% in a number of different sports.
Award Accepting Speech of Lappartient
Lappartient is in Cascais, Portugal, this week. He is there for the General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees. The French Olympic Committee received the ANOC Awards ceremony's “Best National Olympic Committee” honor.
In his speech, he said this award recognizes the French Olympic Committee’s work to promote sports and support the Paris Olympics. He further added that this honor belongs to everyone who supports French sports.
Winter Olympic Games
Now that the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris in 2024 are over, France is preparing for the Winter Olympics in the French Alps in 2030. After the first Winter Olympic Games in Chamonix in 1924, the Grenoble 1968 Winter Games, and the 1992 edition in Albertville, the nation will host the Winter Games for the fourth time. But Lappartient thinks it may take winter sports in France to new heights. Especially with the increased sporting excitement in the country.
Lappartient is hopeful that the 2030 Games might elevate French winter sports to new heights due to the huge success of Paris 2024.
Emphasis on Winning Medals
Some of the best mountain ranges and top ski resorts in the world may be found in France. “We must aim for medals in addition to organizing the event to the highest standards if we want to host a successful Games in 2030,” Lappartient stated.
He further added that our goal is to bring momentum from the Summer Games to the Winter Games. In certain areas, our team excels, while in others, we fall short. To stay competitive in every event and secure our place in the final medal rankings, we need to fix those weaknesses.