China News Service, August 7th. According to a Reuters report, on the 6th local time, the chairman of the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee, Estanguet, said that in order to welcome the Paris Olympics, they will hang on the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris on the 8th local time. "The biggest banner in history."
On July 16, local time, Paris, France, after nearly 9 months, the Eiffel Tower reopened to the public and tourists.
According to reports, the Tokyo Olympics will close in Tokyo on the 8th. At that time, Paris Mayor Hidalgo will take over the Olympic flag from IOC President Bach. At the same time, another flag will be raised from the Eiffel Tower.
According to the report, as part of the transfer of the Olympic Games from Tokyo to Paris, the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee plans to try to create a world record when they will launch the "largest banner in history" at the Eiffel Tower.
In this regard, Estangi said, “(after the Tokyo Olympics was postponed due to the epidemic) we waited for this moment for another year.” Estangi also said, “People are very excited. We want to start with a world record. It is the biggest banner ever."
As for how big the flag is, Estange described it as "almost equivalent to a football field."
However, Estange did not specify whether the French flag, the Olympic flag, or the 2024 Olympic flag will be hoisted, leaving a suspense for this plan.