Paris 2024 Olympics chief Tony Estanguet says he wants his city's event to 'make people dream'

Paris 2024 Olympics President Tony Estanguet says he wants to «make people dream», as he joined in with 'Olympic Day' celebrations around the globe. The event — held to commemorate the day the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded and to promote sport, health and being together — marks just over two years until the next Olympiad in the French capital.

Ad/> And with that major milestone looming into view, Estanguet — who was present at an Olympic Day event in the Stade de France surrounding area on Sunday — took the opportunity to share an update on his country's plans for the summer games. Olympics‘A humanitarian mission’ – Bach says Olympic Movement a powerful symbol of peace23/06/2022 AT 11:44 Speaking to Eurosport France, Estanguet — a three-time Olympic champion in canoeing — said: «We are not going to back down on our ambition.

»We want the French to be proud. This country is crazy and capable of doing incredible things.

«We want to go where we are not expected. We're going to hold competitions at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, at the Grand Palais, at the Invalides, at the Place de la Concorde, at the Château de Versailles, and a beautiful opening ceremony on the Seine to promote our iconic heritage.

Welcome to Olympic Day! ‘A humanitarian mission’ – Bach says Olympic Movement a powerful symbol of peace »That's really what it's all about, making people dream and to be for the people. «This ceremony on the Seine is an opportunity to have ten times as many people enjoying this moment.» Estanguet is cognisant of the fall-out from May's Champions League final held at the Stade de France — which saw police struggling to manage the crowds resulting in ugly scenes outside the ground and a delayed kick-off — but