The French Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday launched a photo exhibition celebrating camaraderie in sports to mark the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.

Thirteen photos, taken by Agence France-Presse (AFP), are displayed on the wall outside the French Residence located at 6 Le Duan Boulevard in District 1 until the end of September.

The theme of the exhibition, ‘Sport et Fraternité’ (Sports and Fraternity), draws inspiration from the Olympic Truce, a historical agreement aimed at halting conflicts among ancient Greek city-states. 

Capturing moments of athletes, teammates, and spectators, the exhibition celebrates the core values of sports, including respect, determination, and sportsmanship.

Paris is hosting the Olympics for the third time from July 26 to August 11 and the Paralympics for the first time from August 28 to September 8.

In terms of preparations, Grégory Robert, French Deputy Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, affirmed Paris’ commitment to facilitating athletes during the upcoming events. 

That includes intensified effort to enhance the water quality of the Seine River, crucial for hosting triathlon and outdoor swimming events.

Significant investments by the French government are allocated to upgrade wastewater and stormwater treatment facilities across the Paris capital region, aiming to improve the Seine’s water quality. 

At the end of February, President of France Emmanuel Macron pledged to swim in the river, underscoring the nation’s determination to demonstrate its cleanliness, ensuring its suitability as a competition venue for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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