With the curtains closing on the Paralympics this Sunday, Paris 2024 president Tony Estanguet took a moment to reflect on the Games' impact in an exclusive interview with China Media Group.
Estanguet couldn't hide his admiration for Team China's stellar performance. \"First, congratulations for the fantastic results, because your athletes were so impressive, and so strong. It's been really fantastic to see the success, the number of medals of your champions. So, bravo, as a French word,\" he cheered. 🥳🎉
But beyond the medals and records, Estanguet highlighted a legacy that goes beyond the podium. \"I think the best legacy we wanted to leave is how we can demonstrate sports and the Games can bring the world together,\" he shared. \"I think all the planet enjoyed those Games because it was great images, positive values that were developed and promoted. So that's for me this intangible legacy to all the emotions we all share in the world, thanks to the sport and the Games.\" 🌍❤️
He believes these shared emotions will inspire future generations. \"And for sure the second legacy is also how these emotions will be transformed into the ability to do sports in the future,\" Estanguet added. 🏅🚀
The Paris 2024 chief's reflections remind us all of the unifying power of sports. As we look forward to the next Games, the spirit of unity and passion ignited by athletes around the world, especially from the Chinese mainland, continues to inspire. 🌟🤝
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Paris 2024 chief congratulates Team China, reflects on Games' legacy
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