The 2024 Olympics in Paris have been a spectacle not just for the athletes, but for the fans as well. While the world’s attention has been on the sports stars and celebrities, it’s the quirky and passionate spectators who have truly completed the Games.
From amateur acrobatics scaling lamp posts and bins to fans dressing up as comic-book characters, the streets of Paris have been filled with unique displays of passion and patriotism. The French fans have also shown their national pride with spontaneous singalongs of the French national anthem, La Marseillaise, in unexpected places like metro trains.
Even the iconic Eiffel Tower has been used in creative ways, with tourists using coin-operated telescopes to spy on beach volleyball matches happening down below. And let’s not forget the synchronized stewards who have been dancing and directing fans with megaphones in a well-choreographed routine.
The volunteers in their distinctive turquoise and pink garb have been the unsung heroes of the Games, helping to deliver a successful Olympics and Paralympics. With their dedication and hard work, they have certainly earned a brief evening boogie to celebrate their contributions.
As the Games come to a close, it’s clear that the fans have added an extra layer of excitement and entertainment to the Olympics in Paris. Their passion, creativity, and spirit have made this event truly memorable.
