The 12,000-seat venue hosted its first training session under sunny Parisian skies.
Athletes play at the Tour Eiffel Stadium that will host the Beach Volleyball on the Champs-de-Mars, ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. “Whenever I get a bit nervous, I’ll just turn my head and look at the Eiffel Tower. That should help remind me what I play for,” the French beach volleyball player said, standing on the sand of the Olympic stadium in the tower’s shadow for the first time.
The Paris organizers have made an effort to creatively tie the Summer Games to the city’s rich history, setting events like BMX, 3×3 basketball and skateboarding in the historic La Concorde square, and the equestrian competition in Versailles. For many athletes, the presence of the Eiffel Tower adds an unparalleled sense of grandeur.
Yorick de Groot of the Netherlands, participating in his first Olympics, also took in the extraordinary setting. After his practice session, the 24-year-old spent several minutes capturing the moment with photos, selfies and videos, both with his coaches and alone, cheerfuly laying in the white sand.
The anticipation is heightened by the promise of a full stadium, a stark contrast to the empty venues of the Tokyo Olympics due to COVID-19. Organizers have announced that most of the competition will be played to sold-out crowds.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Eiffel Tower Has a Great View of the Olympic Beach Volleyball VenueThe view of the Eiffel Tower from Eiffel Tower Stadium is spectacular.
Read more »
Moon, Eiffel Tower and Olympic Rings Led to Stunning Photos Thanks to Perfect TimingThe moon, the Eiffel Tower and Olympic Rings combined to create an instantly-iconic photo before the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Read more »
Eiffel Tower replica now off of Georgia Street, where's it heading next?Right now there is no official plan on where this Eiffel Tower is going.
Read more »
Paris Olympics To Feature Medals Made From Pieces of Eiffel TowerGet a first look at the Paris 2024 Olympic medal designs! The medals feature actual pieces of scrap metal from the Eiffel Tower.
Read more »
Olympic all-around champion Carly Patterson previews 2024 US Olympic Gymnastics TrialsCarly Patterson, the 2004 Olympic all-around champion, gives advice to the Team USA gymnasts competing in this week's Olympic trials.
Read more »
Despite PR in Olympic Trials finals, Allie Ostrander misses Olympic bid in 3k steeplechaseWith a new personal record, Alaska’s Allie Ostrander placed seventh overall in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase finals at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials on Thursday, a race in which the top three finishers qualify for the Olympic Games in Paris.
Read more »