Paris 2024 success was due to its volunteers

The Paris 2024 Olympics wrapped up just a few days ago, closing a chapter filled with powerful emotions—tears, sadness, joy, and incredible success.

Records were broken, new ones were made, and our athletes left with unforgettable memories that will go down in history.

But they also took with them a small piece of France's legacy. As many of you know, the Paris 2024 medals included a fragment of the Eiffel Tower, repurposed from metal removed during its maintenance.

Paris worked its magic once again, and the city’s love potion struck during the Games, with historic marriage proposals adding yet another layer of enchantment to these unforgettable moments.

Merci to everyone who made this event a triumph.

Merci for all the efforts put forth.

A special merci to the 45,000 volunteers, the Police, the Army, the Gendarmerie, and the Red Cross, who ensured our safety, and the cleaning agents who worked relentlessly to keep up with the crowds and keep the city clean.

Paris 2024 success was due to its volunteers. This volunteers coming from all corners of the world, these were Paris 2024 Olympics Games as much as the World Games.

Los Angeles, we set the bar high in Paris— but we know you can do it so wishing you the best of luck.

See you in four years as the journey of preparation begins and a new history to be made!