The organizers announced on Tuesday that the Eiffel Tower will proudly showcase the Olympic rings as the French capital gears up to celebrate the 100-day countdown to the Paris Games.
Overlooking the Seine River, on the south side of the 135-year-old historic landmark in central Paris, a magnificent structure of five Olympic rings will be showcased. This 29-meter (95-foot) long and 15-meter (49-foot) high masterpiece is crafted entirely from recycled French steel.
Around 10,500 athletes will make their way through the heart of Paris on boats along a 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) route on the Seine during the opening ceremony at sunset on July 26th.
The Eiffel Tower will play a significant role in the upcoming Paris Games and Paralympics from July 26 to August 11. In a unique twist, the Olympic and Paralympic medals in Paris will incorporate fragments from a hexagonal piece of iron sourced from the iconic monument.
The iconic landmark in central Paris, measuring a staggering 330 meters (1083 feet), has experienced a significant surge in visitor numbers as the city prepares for the 2024 Games.
Installation of the rings on the Eiffel Tower is scheduled to commence by the end of the month, according to the organizers.
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