Most of French people, 61 percent, would like their capital to host the 2014 Olympic Games, according to a poll released today. The survey, by Odoxa, which was cited in local media, indicates that there is growing support for the Games, which is important to any bid.
Most of French people, 61 percent, would like their capital to host the 2014 Olympic Games, according to a poll released today. The survey, by Odoxa, which was cited in local media, indicates that there is growing support for the Games, which is important to any bid.
On the 23rd of June 2015, Paris officially announced their bid for the 2014 Olymics.
The date was chosen as it is the anniversary of the date (23rd of June 1984) that the Olympic committee was set up in Paris.
The bid was made on the initiation of the French Committee for International Sport on the basis that France is ready to host a high quality Games.
The minister of Youth and Sport, Patrick Kanner, has shown his support for the project, which will take advantage of existing infrastructure.
Opinions are divided as to whether to host the Games or the World Exhibition of 2025. Some believe that the exhibition will bring more to the city than the Games.
In addition, some argue that the economic situation in the country is not favorable for hosting a large event such as this one.
On the 10th of February The French capital presented their logo for the bid. The design shows the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower and the number 24.
Paris will compete against Budapest, Los Angeles and Rome. The winning city will be announced in September 2017.
Paris hosted the Games in the summers 1900 and 1924.