Calls for lasting visibility of Paralympic symbol in Paris: Video
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is advocating for the enduring presence of the Paralympic symbol, the Agitos, in Paris following the end of the 2024 Games.
During a press conference in Saint Dennis, northern Paris, on September 2, IPC spokesperson Craig Spence expressed the importance of retaining the symbol in the French capital, especially after Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced plans to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower post-Games, as reported by AFP.
"I'd really love us to have a place where the Agitos can remain here in the city, celebrating what I think, by some margin right now, is the most spectacular Paralympic Games in our history," Spence stated.
The IPC official highlighted the impact of previous occasions like the Tokyo Games disclosing that there remain “many Agitos in the Japanese capital”, commemorating the great Games that took place there.
“We shouldn't forget about the Agitos. We shouldn't forget that the Paralympics have also been here (Paris), and are here," he added.
Supporting the success of the ongoing Paralympic Games, Paris 2024 spokesperson Anne Descamps shared, "The great news is that the ticket sales are continuing to fly. I can tell you that we have now reached the milestone of 2.3 million tickets sold for the Paralympic Games, so it's a clear success for all of us. The French public is falling in love with these Paralympic Games. We're so happy with this success and more to come."
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which commenced on August 28, will continue until September 8.
