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First delegations arrive at Paris Olympics athletes' village

By AFP (Glomex) 11 August 2024 513 Views

Source: AFP (Glomex)

The athletes' village for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics officially opened and welcomed its first inhabitants on Thursday. The village to the north of Paris will house nearly 14,500 people, including 9,000 athletes, at its peak. Eight days before the opening ceremony, the first team members to arrive were from Australia and Brazil. IMAGES

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