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Athletes have started to arrive in Paris for the Olympics that begin on July 26 with the opening ceremony. read more
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Accommodation of team Germany is pictured in the Olympic village. Reuters
With the Paris Olympics less than a week away, the athletes have started to arrive in the French capital. To house athletes from all over the world, as is tradition, an Olympic Village has been built where they will reside and unwind during the Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games.
The main hub for athletes and their teams starting July 18, the village is located in the Seine-Saint-Denis department, covering Saint-Denis, Saint-Ouen, and L’Île-Saint-Denis.
It is prepared to welcome over 200 Olympic and nearly 180 Paralympic delegations, showcasing a rich tapestry of countries, cultures, and sports.
The village features 2,800 apartments designed to accommodate four to eight athletes each, complete with shared bathrooms and communal living areas. With 345,000 pieces of furniture installed, the accommodations are crafted for the utmost comfort.
The athletes will use fully recyclable cardboard beds during the Games. The mattress in use have three different modules that allow athletes to pick how firm they want it to be and extend it to fit their height. The recycled beds were also used during the Tokyo Games.
After the Games, all furnishings will be repurposed, donated, or recycled. Cleaning services will be available every other day, and ten resident centers, three of which are open 24/7, will provide support and information for the athletes.
At the heart of the village is the Main Dining Hall located in Cité du Cinéma, which can seat 3,200 diners and caters to the nutritional needs of elite athletes with a variety of dietary preferences. Additionally, a separate 600-seat world-food restaurant and food trucks will provide further dining options. A dedicated team of 1,000 staff members will prepare and serve up to 40,000 meals each day.
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— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) July 19, 2024The 3,000 square meter Fitness Centre, accessible round-the-clock, is equipped with over 350 pieces of equipment and offers professional coaching. There will also be eight training venues, seven of which are housed within Cité du Cinéma, strategically positioned to minimise travel time and lower the carbon footprint. A Multifaith Centre will cater to various spiritual practices.
For relaxation, the Village Club offers an expansive 800-square-meter entertainment space, featuring a Disconnection Bubble with massage chairs, a Play Zone filled with arcade games, and a Social Zone complete with large screens and a main bar. A Polyclinic will provide a range of medical services, including emergency care and pharmacy access.
Security is a top priority, with restricted access and multiple security screening points. The Village Plaza, the only area accessible to accredited visitors and media, will include a supermarket, beauty salon, family area, and a large screen for event viewing. Transportation within the village will feature a fleet of electric vehicles, bicycles, and a specially designed Accessible People Mover (APM) from Toyota for inclusive mobility.
The design of the village highlights environmental sustainability, achieving a 50% reduction in carbon emissions through the use of bio-sourced materials and energy-efficient buildings. After the Games, the village will undergo work to convert it into housing for new residents.
All family lodgings will be designed with accessibility in mind, and the site will feature newly constructed and renovated public facilities like the Aretha Franklin primary school and the Marcel Cachin high school. Promenade areas such as Ampère Park and the Promenade Cesaria Evora will enhance the surrounding neighborhood.
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