Paris kicks off international bidding for 2024 Olympics

PARIS, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Paris 2024 Bid Committee has marked a milestone in its bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games with a special presentation in Paris Friday.

The demonstration which shared the concept of Games of passion and purpose kicks start the international promotion of Paris's bid.

The event was participated by Paris 2024 leadership, top athletes, political and business leaders.

Speaking at the event, Paris 2024 Co-Chair Tony Estanguet said Paris has launched the bid 18 months ago, the bidding team has put athletes at the heart of the plans and has developed a compact plan with 85% of venues being within 10km.

Details of the ultra-compact, city-centre inspired concept were the highlights of the candidature file the bidding team submitted to International Olympic Committee.

Paris' 2024 has a bold vision to deliver the most sustainable Games ever, with 95% of venues either pre-existing or temporary structures, in addition, a ground breaking carbon emissions strategy closely aligned with Olympic Agenda 2020 and the Paris Climate Agreement is also under plan.

Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo said Paris embodies a belief in the human spirit and an absolute commitment to protect the environment.

She added Paris is proud to be a world leader in environmental issues and sustainable development.

"Paris has always stood on the cutting edge of progress and that is why the Games in Paris will be the first ever to be aligned with the Paris Agreement," she said.

The event also defined the city's approach to legacy which will see Paris 2024 Olympics become a model of sustainable development, innovation and social purpose.

The Paris 2024 bid will also build on the city's global leadership and the positive role sport can play in society to deliver legacies for future generations and to be shared with future host cities.