The Olympic rings will remain on the Eiffel Tower after the Games
The Eiffel Tower will retain the Olympic rings after the Paris 2024 Games, marking the capital’s history with this iconic symbol.
Paris, which hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024. An event of global proportions which, according to Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, will leave an indelible mark on the city. In a recent announcement, Hidalgo confirmed that the Olympic rings, installed on the Eiffel Tower for the occasion, will remain in place even after the Games are over.
A symbolic decision for Paris
The decision to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower after the Games reflects the importance of this event for the city. The Olympic Games are not only a celebration of sport, but also a moment of national and international pride for Paris. The Eiffel Tower, already a universal symbol, thus becomes the permanent witness to this major event.
In taking this decision, Anne Hidalgo wishes to anchor the values of Olympism in the everyday lives of Parisians. The idea is to transform this temporary emblem into a permanent monument that will serve as a reminder, for years to come, of Paris’ commitment to sport and international fraternity.
An impact on tourism and culture
Keeping the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower could also have a significant impact on tourism in Paris. The city, already one of the world’s most visited destinations, could see an additional influx of visitors eager to discover this new symbol. Tourists from all over the world will be attracted by this unique fusion of history, culture and sport.
In addition to boosting tourist appeal, this initiative may also inspire other Games host cities to retain similar symbols. It could even become a new Olympic tradition, contributing to Paris’s image as a pioneering city.
A stronger link between Paris and the Olympic Games
This decision reinforces the link between Paris and the history of the Olympic Games. The city, which has already hosted the Games in 1900 and 1924, was once again the center of the sporting world in 2024. By leaving the rings on the Eiffel Tower, Paris is not only celebrating an event, but reaffirming its historic role in Olympism.
This gesture is also a tribute to the universal values carried by the Olympic Games: excellence, friendship and respect. Values that Paris hopes will endure well beyond 2024.
