Paris grapples with the aftermath of the Olympics, seeing costs and sports club memberships rise.

Paris is experiencing post-Olympic blues two months after the Games, with swimmer Florent Manaudou struggling to adjust. The city is dismantling temporary venues, including removing Olympic rings from the Eiffel Tower. Despite financial pressures and an estimated 1.9 billion euros in unanticipated costs, sports clubs in Paris have seen an increase in memberships. The focus is now shifting to the potential hosting of the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps.

November 10, 2024
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