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<ul class="summary-list"><li>The <keyword id="4997936" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Paris-2024">Paris 2024</keyword> Summer <keyword id="6360967" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="olympics">Olympics</keyword> logo was unveiled back in October 2019.</li><li>This week, Twitter users pointed out similarities between the design and the popular "Karen" meme. </li><li>The logo honors female athletes and recalls the <keyword id="106" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Paris">Paris</keyword> Games of 1900, according to the Olympics website.</li></ul>Memes about Paris' 2024 Olympics logo are back - and this time, social-media users say the design reminds them of a "Karen."When <a href="https://www.insider.com/paris-2024-summer-olympics-logo-contains-optical-illusion-2019-10">the logo was unveiled in October 2019</a>, Insider's Ashley Collman reported that the symbol had an optical illusion with three different images: a gold medal; an Olympic flame; and the face of Marianne (the symbol of the French Republic embodying <a href="https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/marianne-and-the-motto-of-the-republic">values of liberty, equality and fraternity</a>, according to the French government's website).At the time, social-media users poked fun at the symbol, comparing it to the logo for the <a href="https://twitter.com/SalomonTardman/status/1186351623527915520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1186351623527915520%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insider.com%2Fparis-2024-summer-olympics-logo-contains-optical-illusion-2019-109-10">dating app Tinder</a>. Others thought it looked like an ad for <a href="https://twitter.com/gregthanas/status/1186508178659446785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1186508178659446785%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fworld-europe-501356525652">a new shampoo or hair salon</a>.This week, as the rescheduled <a href="https://insider.com/category/olympics-2020">2020 Olympics</a> take place in Tokyo, jokes about the logo for the next summer games resurfaced on the internet, with Twitter users comparing its short hairstyle to the "Can I speak to the manager?" haircut that has become synonymous with <a href="https://www.insider.com/karen-meme-origin-the-history-of-calling-women-karen-white-2020-5">the "Karen" internet meme</a>.As Insider's Rachel E. Greenspan previously reported, the cropped hairstyle was a popular meme before <a href="https://www.insider.com/karen-meme-origin-the-history-of-calling-women-karen-white-2020-5">the name </a> <a href="https://www.insider.com/karen-meme-origin-the-history-of-calling-women-karen-white-2020-5">"Karen" became a meme</a> in its own right. The best example of the style was worn by TV personality Kate Gosselin, of the reality show "Jon &amp; Kate Plus 8," in 2008.<div type="image" title="Kate Gosselin appearing on NBC News with her infamous &quot;Karen&quot; hairstyle in 2009." height="2000" width="2666" msid="84862881" hostid="261"></div>As Matt Schimkowitz, a senior editor at <a href="https://knowyourmeme.com/">Know Your Meme</a>, previously told Insider, the haircut imagery contributed to the "Karen" character."It's a very easy, recognizable thing to meme," Schimkowitz said of the hairdo, adding that it's hard to make memes out of a name alone. "All of these elements kind of blend together."According to Schimkowitz, while the origin of the "Karen" meme is hard to pin down, the term is "usually used as a pejorative for middle-aged white women.""It's almost like they have an entitlement, where they're kind of lording their privilege over another," he added, speaking of the typical qualities a "Karen" might have.In recent years, the name has become associated with white women who call the police on Black people, as Greenspan noted in her article.Although the design of the 2024 Olympics logo has had a mixed response from the public, <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-50135652">Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant, the chair of the International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission, has called it "innovative"</a> and a "wonderful calling card for the Olympic Games Paris 2024," according to the BBC.And, according to the official Olympics website, the "feminine nature of the emblem" holds significance as it <a href="https://olympics.com/en/news/paris-2024-olympic-paralympic-emblem-logo-unveiled">honors the 1900 Paris Games</a> - <a href="https://www.insider.com/olympic-games-when-sports-were-added-timeline-2021-7">the first Olympics where women competed</a>.Representatives for the Paris 2024 Olympics did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.

Paris' 2024 Olympics logo looks like a 'Karen,' according to critics

Online accommodation hosting platform <keyword id="19900375" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Airbnb" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Airbnb" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Airbnb">Airbnb</keyword> on Friday said it has witnessed a 30% rise in bookings from Indian guests for the <keyword id="22385954" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Olympic-Games-Paris-2024" source="keywords">Olympic Games Paris 2024</keyword>. Beyond <keyword id="19916613" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Paris" source="keywords">Paris</keyword>, Indian travellers are also exploring other locations in <keyword id="19899242" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="France" source="keywords">France</keyword> such as Nice, Aubervilliers, Colombes, and Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, Airbnb said in a statement, citing data for bookings made by Indian guests between January 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024, for stays in and around the host cities during the period of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. These areas, including key Olympic venues like Colombes (field hockey) and Chateauroux (shooting events), along with cities hosting <keyword id="64" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="football" source="Orion">football</keyword> matches like Saint-Etienne, Lyon, Nantes, Nice, and <keyword id="65651" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bordeaux" source="Orion">Bordeaux</keyword>, are experiencing significant interest, it added. Airbnb said travellers from over 160 countries and regions have already booked their stays on its platform during the sporting event. The <keyword id="4833237" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Paris-Olympics" source="Orion">Paris Olympics</keyword> will be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, nights booked during the dates of the Olympics are over five times higher than they were in the Paris region the same time a year ago, it added. Paris remains the top-searched city on the platform, with a nearly 40% increase in active listings in the region, ensuring ample availability for guests. In terms of growth in bookings, Asian countries are on the leaderboard, Airbnb said, adding that it has witnessed the highest increase in travellers coming from India, Mainland China, <keyword id="24349" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hong-Kong" source="Orion">Hong Kong</keyword> (SAR) and Japan. India alone witnessed an approximately 30% increase in booking of stays in and around Paris during the games, Airbnb said. "The surge in bookings for Paris reflects an exciting trend among Indian travellers, who are increasingly planning trips around iconic sporting events like the Olympics, showcasing their growing appetite for unique, global experiences," Airbnb General Manager for India, <keyword id="19952305" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="southeast-asia" source="keywords">Southeast Asia</keyword>, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, Amanpreet Bajaj said. He further said, "Interestingly, while Paris remains a top destination, these travellers are also venturing beyond traditional tourist spots to explore cities like Saint-Denis and Bordeaux to catch their favourite sports."

Airbnb says 30% rise in bookings from Indian guests for Olympic Games Paris 2024

In a display of determination and grit, <keyword id="20425572" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Balraj-Panwar" source="keywords">Balraj Panwar</keyword>, <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India" source="keywords">India</keyword>'s sole representative in rowing at the <keyword id="20201477" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Paris-2024-Olympics" source="keywords">Paris 2024 Olympics</keyword>, secured his place in Final D of the <keyword id="22617528" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mens-singles-sculls" source="keywords">men's singles sculls</keyword> event. Competing in the semi-final C/D on Wednesday, Panwar clocked a time of 7:04.97, finishing sixth. Panwar, a 25-year-old member of the Indian army has been a stand out <keyword id="20102132" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="athlete" source="keywords">athlete</keyword>, carrying the hopes of his nation on his shoulders. Despite the challenging conditions and stiff competition, Panwar's performance in the semi-final C/D reflects his relentless effort and commitment to his sport. The Final D schedule for Friday, August 2, at 1:48 PM IST, is a classification race that determines rankings from 19th to 24th place, where no medals will be awarded. Panwar finished sixth in the men's singles sculls semi-final C/D with a time of 7:04.97. His journey to the Paris Olympics has been one of perseverance and dedication. Training rigorously to compete at the highest level, his participation alone marks a significant achievement. His determination and hard work exemplify the spirit of an athlete who strives for excellence, regardless of the outcome. In <keyword id="20012442" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="badminton" source="keywords">badminton</keyword>, ace India shuttler <keyword id="20123154" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lakshya-Sen" source="keywords">Lakshya Sen</keyword> defeated Indonesia's Jonatan Christie 21-18, 21-12 in the badminton men's singles Group L match and secured a place in the pre-quarters at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Wednesday. Lakshya clinched a win over Christie in 50 minutes at the La Chapelle Arena on Wednesday. The Indian shuttler dominated the Indonesian and won the first game 8-2. Lakshya capitalised in the second to close out the match against Jonatan Christie. Sen also topped the men's singles Group L and could face HS Prannoy in the upcoming Round of 16 match. The pre-quarterfinals will start on Thursday. In shooting, Indian shooter <keyword id="20166561" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="swapnil-kusale" source="keywords">Swapnil Kusale</keyword> finished seventh in the qualification round of men's 50m 3P to qualify for the final at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Wednesday. Indian shooters Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Swapnil Kusale both appeared in the men's 50m 3P qualification round at the Paris 2024 Olympics. On his Olympic debut, Kusale finished seventh with a score of 590-38x. While, Tomar ranked 11th with a total of 589-33x. Only the top eight shooters have qualified for the final round, and Tomar failed to make his place in the final round.

Balraj Panwar advances to Final D at Paris 2024 Olympics

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The 2024 Olympic Games begin in Paris on July 26 and run until August 11.</li><li>Over 10,000 athletes who play 32 different sports will compete at the Summer Olympics.</li></ul>In the words of Taylor Swift, baby, let the Olympic Games begin.The 2024 Olympic Games will begin in Paris, France, on July 26 and run through August 11. This will be the third time the city has hosted the Olympic Games. London is the only other city with three Summer Olympic Games.The city has been preparing to host the Olympics for years, from building new sporting venues to designing a mascot.Paris settled on the Phryges for its mascot. The red Phrygian caps — also known as Phrygian hats — have historically been used to symbolize freedom. The cone-like caps have ancient roots, but were also used by French revolutionaries to show allegiance to the cause. The mascot demonstrates the 2024 <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/the-games/the-brand/mascots">Olympics' goal</a> to "drive a revolution through sport."<div type="image" title="The Olympic mascot — a red Phrygian cap — displaying the Paris 2024 logo stands next to the Olympic torch." height="1334" width="2000" msid="111938120" hostid="261" sizebytes="67168"></div>Paris will be taking advantage of much of its existing infrastructure throughout the Olympics, which helped the city win its bid to host this year's games back in 2017.For instance, the opening ceremony will take place on Paris' iconic River Seine, making it the first summer Olympics to open outside a stadium. The opening ceremony will set the tone for the Games, giving competitors and attendees new ways to explore the city.Triathlon competitors will also swim across the River Seine, bike on the iconic Champs-Élysées, and then run through the streets of Paris before ending up at the Pont Alexandre III bridge. Marathon swimming will start and end at the Pont Alexandre III bridge as well. Likewise, marathon runners will take a route from Paris to Versailles and back, honoring the path protesters took during the Women's March on Versailles in 1789.The closing ceremony will be held at the Stade de France, a stadium that can hold over 77,000 guests. Paris' expansive public transportation system will help athletes and sports fans move throughout the city for the duration of the Olympics.Paris has also invested billions in new infrastructure for the Olympic Games. The developments include the Olympics Aquatics Centre and the Adidas Arena, both of which can seat thousands of spectators.<div type="image" title="The empty Adidas Arena in Paris shows three badminton courts set up, surrounded by &quot;Paris 2024&quot; Olympics logos." height="1333" width="2000" msid="111938130" hostid="261" sizebytes="244748"></div><h2 id="7220da6b-cf1e-4ca0-b699-a6bb90e33c22">The athletes and sports at the 2024 Olympics</h2>According to the International Olympic Committee, the 2024 Olympics will feature some 10,500 athletes.All the athletes competing are the best at their sports, and some will be sure to draw attention at the 2024 Olympic Games.Decorated swimmer <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://olympics.com/en/news/kevin-durant-to-katie-ledecky-individual-and-team-records-that-could-be-broken-at-the-olympic-games-paris-2024">Katie Ledecky</a> could secure the record for the most gold medals for an athlete in the women's category if she wins three more medals at the 2024 Games.Likewise, the US men's and women's athletics teams are favorites in the 100 and 200-meter sprints thanks to Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson. Lyles ranks No. 1 in the men's 200m going into the Olympics, while Richardson is first in the women's 100m.Simone Biles' return to the Olympics stage will be one of the most exciting moments of the Games. She's the most decorated gymnast in history but withdrew from multiple events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-simone-biles-getting-the-twisties-was-so-terrifying-and-what-recovery-could-look-like-2021-7">Biles got the "twisties."</a> But she seems more ready than ever for the Olympics.Biles won the all-around title at the US Gymnastics Championships on June 2, and she led the US Olympic Gymnastic Trials later the same month. She'll compete at the 2024 Olympics alongside her teammates Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera.<div type="image" title="Simone Biles wearing a red, white, and blue leotard" height="1667" width="2500" msid="111938125" hostid="261" sizebytes="137894"></div>The 2024 Olympic Games will feature 32 sports in its program, some of which have different disciplines within them, like artistic gymnastics versus rhythmic gymnastics.The 2024 program includes the following sports:<ul><li>Aquatics — Swimming, Marathon Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, and Artistic Swimming</li><li>Archery</li><li>Athletics</li><li>Badminton</li><li>Basketball — 3x3 and Basketball</li><li>Boxing</li><li>Breaking</li><li>Canoe — Canoe Sprint and Canoe Slalom</li><li>Cycling — BMX Freestyle, BMX Racing, Road Cycling, and Track Cycling</li><li>Equestrian — Equestrian Eventing, Equestrian Dressage, and Equestrian Jumping</li><li>Fencing</li><li>Football</li><li>Golf</li><li>Gymnastics — Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, and Trampoline Gymnastics</li><li>Handball</li><li>Hockey</li><li>Judo</li><li>Modern Pentathlon</li><li>Rowing</li><li>Rugby — Rugby Sevens</li><li>Sailing</li><li>Shooting</li><li>Skateboarding</li><li>Sport Climbing</li><li>Surfing</li><li>Table Tennis</li><li>Taekwondo</li><li>Tennis</li><li>Triathlon</li><li>Volleyball — Beach Volleyball and Volleyball</li><li>Weightlifting</li><li>Wrestling — Greco-Roman Wrestling and Freestyle Wrestling</li></ul>The 2024 games will feature new sports like <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/breaking-world-championships-olympics-korean-breakers-2023-9">breaking</a> — also known as breakdancing — and kayak cross, which is a new event in the canoe slalom.On the flip side, the 2024 Olympics has dropped some sports from its program; baseball, softball, and karate have all been cut this year. The IOC has not given any official reasons for why these sports were dropped.<h2 id="7457e8dd-f0da-4e3b-add0-7c73ab469c0c">How to watch or attend the 2024 Olympics</h2>You can watch the 2024 Olympics on NBC and Telemundo in the US, and they can also be streamed on Peacock and <a target="_blank" href="http://NBCOlympics.com">NBCOlympics.com,</a> though you'll need a login or cable verification to stream.Many tickets for the Paris Olympics sold out months ago. But the IOC released new <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://tickets.paris2024.org/en/search/?affiliate=24R">tickets</a> on July 18 for events, including the Opening Ceremonies, ranging in price from €15 to €2700, or about $16 to $2,938 USD.<div type="image" title="A boat full of tourists passes by a series of empty stands along the banks of the Seine in Paris, where the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony will be held." height="1333" width="2000" msid="111938133" hostid="261" sizebytes="263800"></div>If you can snag last-minute tickets, you will still have to find somewhere to stay during your trip to Paris unless you live locally. Most of the hotels in the area are already sold out, but some places have last-minute availability.For instance, Airbnb is a worldwide partner of the 2024 Olympics, and it has a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?h=8ef5538bf983b7705b84ca82bb7f60e4da1aaafbb3eabb76ed5b3c7f2bb3b7de&amp;postID=66880963cbc59e61ceb7ffa4&amp;postSlug=paris-summer-olympics-2024&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fe%2Fparis2024stays">landing page</a> set up to specifically help people find lodging for the games. The Paris Olympics also has a list of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/spectator/accomodation">preferred hotel groups</a> on its website as well as recommendations on affordable lodging like hostels.Visitors will also need to plan ahead for traveling within Paris during the games. The price of metro tickets during the Olympics will be higher than normal, but the city is making <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr/en/tickets-fares/detail/paris2024-pass">Paris 2024 travel cards</a> available that offer unlimited metro access. The passes can provide access for between one and seven days and will be available from July 20 to September 8. A seven-day card costs €70, which is about $76.<h2 id="f6ffc5ec-a6ab-4785-991e-64cb0f489440">Controversies leading up to the 2024 Olympics in Paris</h2>Although the Olympics are an exciting endeavor for Paris, the lead-up to the Games hasn't been stress-free for the city.Parisians have been widely critical of how much money has been invested in the games — the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/paris-olympics-costs-tickets-stadiums-2024-7">2024 Olympics will cost France</a> an estimated $8.2 billion.Others have raised concerns about pollution in the notoriously filthy Seine, where several Olympic events are set to occur. Some French activists even threatened to protest by pooping in the Seine.Despite swimming being banned in the Seine since 1923 due to the extensive pollution, athletes for the triathlon and marathon swimming events will be testing the murky waters.The French government invested more than $1.5 billion over roughly a decade to make the Seine clean enough for Olympic competition, but data from the city of Paris showed that levels of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/seine-river-paris-still-too-polluted-olympics-city-officials-2024-6">E. coli and other bacteria in the Seine</a> were too high just weeks ahead of the Olympics. However, E. coli levels dropped as the games approached, and on July 17, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swam in the Seine with other French officials to send the message that clean-up efforts were a success.<div type="image" title="Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swims in the River Seine." height="1333" width="2000" msid="111938136" hostid="261" sizebytes="179344"></div>Paris has also been criticized for not providing athletes with air conditioning in their rooms at the Olympic Village, instead opting for an eco-friendly cooling system.Paris hoped to promote sustainability with their design. But many countries were concerned about the lack of AC, as Paris will be extremely hot during the games. Heat can pose risks to the athletes' health and performance, so some nations are even providing their teams with portable AC units, using more energy than Paris had hoped. Team USA is among them.France has also been scrutinized for barring its athletes from competing in a hijab or any other religious headwear during the Olympic Games. Athletes from other countries can wear hijabs while they compete because they will adhere to International Olympic Committee rules, not French regulations.Both the UN and Amnesty International have condemned France's stance. Amnesty International said hijab bans "undermine efforts to make sports more inclusive and mean that Muslim players and athletes who wear a hijab in France will continue to be discriminated against."To top it off, three aviation unions threatened to strike just before the games were set to begin. The aviation workers demanded bonuses for all airport staff ahead of the busy pre-Olympics travel season. The unions struck a deal with airport management and called off the strike just in time, however.Despite the setbacks, it's finally time for the Olympic Games to start.

Paris 2024 Olympics: What to know about the athletes and sports at the summer games

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Athletes and team officials are no fans of the cuisine at the Paris Olympics.</li><li>With a lack of protein and raw meat, Great Britain said it was flying in another private chef.</li></ul>There's a culinary catastrophe brewing at the Paris Olympics.Teams, including Great Britain and Germany, have complained that the food at the Olympics hasn't been up to par, despite France's reputation as a foodie mecca.The UK team has had to resort to flying in another private chef to Paris due to a lack of protein and raw meat being served at the Olympic Village, Andy Anson, the CEO of the British Olympic Association, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.thetimes.com/sport/olympics/article/olympic-village-food-team-gb-chef-paris-dqm09fbgd">told The Times</a>.The Paris Olympics are running low on chicken and egg options, and athletes were choosing to eat packed meals prepared at the UK performance lodge, he said.Several members of Germany's men's hockey team also slammed the Paris 2024 cuisine, with one calling it "a disaster," <a target="_blank" href="https://sports.yahoo.com/german-mens-hockey-team-says-052301840.html">dpa reports</a>.Norway's chef de mission Tore Ovrebo said that while earlier quantity issues had improved, "there's been a little bit to say about the quality," <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.wsj.com/sports/olympics/british-team-food-fight-france-paris-c5bcf4f9?mod=e2tw">The Wall Street Journal reported</a>.Athletes also went viral, posting their concerns on social media. On TikTok, track star Zahria Allers-Liburd gave her meal a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@zah.riaaaa/video/7396062606236110123">resounding thumbs down</a>. (Gymnast Suni Lee and basketballer Promise Amukamara concurred in the comments.)That said, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.reuters.com/sports/olympics/organisers-meet-athletes-demands-after-food-transport-complaints-2024-07-29/">Reuters reports</a> organizers are quickly reacting to the complains.Paris 2024 CEO Etienne Thobois acknowledged "we've had to make some adjustments," including more animal protein — to the tune of "700 kilos of eggs and a ton of meat."The Olympic Village serves 40,000 meals per day to 15,000 athletes, according to Reuters, with organizers initially promising more local produce and vegetarian options.Reps for Paris 2024 did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment.

Olympians are calling the food in Paris a 'disaster' — and one team is flying in its own chef

<ul class="summary-list"><li>An organization says it has rescued women who were sex trafficked around the Paris Olympics.</li><li>Some experts say major sporting events can increase the risk of human trafficking.</li></ul>As the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/paris-2024-olympics-opening-ceremony-important-moments-explained-2024-7">2024 Olympics Games</a> plays out in Paris, some nonprofits are warning of a dark reality looming over the sporting event.Young women and teens are actively being sex trafficked around the Paris Games, according to the head of Rahab's Daughters, a US-based nonprofit organization that works on the ground to prevent human trafficking and help victims of the illicit industry.Sam Wijeyakumar, the founder of Rahab's Daughters, told Business Insider in a recent interview that her organization is aware of hundreds of reports of trafficking around the ongoing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/olympians-calling-paris-food-disaster-more-eggs-meat-coming-2024-7">Olympics</a>, including some involving minors.The anti-trafficking advocate explained that her organization takes reports over its hotline and has workers on the ground in Paris conducting interviews with survivors."We also get anonymous tips from hotel workers and other people who are interested in stopping trafficking that alerts us to where it's happening and how it's happening so we can provide reports to law enforcement," Wijeyakumar said.According to Wijeyakumar, Rahab's Daughters have received reports of teenage refugees between 13 and 16 years old "having to basically trade sex for food and trade sex for shelter."Wijeyakumar said that her group notifies the national hotline for human trafficking and law enforcement when they are alerted to underage cases in Paris.Major sporting events like the Olympics tend to attract partying, alcohol, and people looking to pay for sex, leaders of several human trafficking prevention and outreach organizations told BI.Some of that sex, they said, is with vulnerable people who are not willingly participating in sex work, but who are victims of exploitative sex trafficking operations."Survivors that we work with tell us that they were brought to major sporting events because there is such a spike in the demand for commercial sex there," Lauren Hersh, the national director of the US-based nonprofit World Without Exploitation, told BI. "So there's a lot of money to be made."Wijeyakumar said that on July 27, volunteers from Rahab's Daughters rescued a 23-year-old Syrian refugee who reached out to the group for help that day.The woman, according to Wijeyakumar, said she was lured to Paris with the promise of a modeling job, but instead, she was exploited in a sex trafficking operation.Wijeyakumar told BI the woman said she was raped after she was taken to parties following last month's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/olympic-games-paris-best-looks-celebrities-wore-fashion-photos-2024-7">opening of the Paris Games</a>. Volunteers from Rahab's Daughters found the woman safe housing, where she remains, said Wijeyakumar."She was trafficked in and brought for the specific purpose of working sex trafficking in a hotel chain in Paris. And so she didn't realize that," Wijeyakumar said of the woman, who she said remains in direct communication with Rahab's Daughters' volunteers.Business Insider did not speak with the woman directly.When asked about measures to address sex trafficking, Paris police told BI in a statement that it has ramped up efforts to crack down on "pimping" amid the Olympic Games."The goal of these operations is to determine a clearer picture of the practice…and to gather information to help result in the dismantling of these networks," Paris police said.Wijeyakumar said Rahab's Daughters had distributed pamphlets ahead of the Paris Olympics at a local refugee camp. When the woman fled there, she messaged the organization via WhatsApp, Wijeyakumar said."Our volunteers were deployed to collect her from a safe place, and she is now in temporary housing while we work out a plan for the long term," Wijeyakumar said.She said the woman hadn't reported her experience to law enforcement, and declined to provide the WhatsApp messages to BI, citing privacy concerns for the survivor."She doesn't think law enforcement is going to do anything for her," said Wijeyakumar. "She's an adult, so we can't force her to speak to law enforcement."<h2 id="caa9ebbf-7db5-4fae-91ae-3786de88438d">Experts warn of labor and sex trafficking risks around major events</h2>Hersh, who is also a former sex crimes prosecutor, said major sporting events "bring together a number of men, men who are partying and drinking, and when there are those factors at play, oftentimes, the purchase of women, girls, and other vulnerable populations comes into play."Wijeyakumar, who said she's a survivor of human trafficking, founded Rahab's Daughters in 2015. She said the group began deploying outreach workers to Paris in October to conduct interviews, surveys, and field reports in preparation for this year's Olympics.Survivors' stories and reports are among the data collected by the organization. Wijeyakumar said the group plans to share a full impact report publicly following the Olympics.In the months leading up to the Olympics, Wijeyakumar said the organization has logged more than 1,000 reports of both labor and sex trafficking, with the majority being for labor trafficking. BI could not independently confirm this number.Wijeyakumar said she expects to continue to receive trafficking reports as the Olympics continues.The organization rescued two Ukrainian women several weeks ago who were trafficked through Poland, Germany, and then into France "for the specific purpose of being sex trafficked at the Olympics," Wijeyakumar said. The advocate would not provide further information about the survivors, citing their privacy and safety.Labor and sex trafficking are considered forms of modern-day slavery.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ghislaine-maxwell-sentenced-20-years-prison-sex-trafficking-jeffrey-epstein-2022-6">Sex trafficking</a>, according to the US Department of State, "encompasses the range of activities involved when a trafficker uses force, fraud, or coercion to compel another person to engage in a commercial sex act or causes a child to engage in a commercial sex act." This differs from sex work in which the person involved chooses to willingly engage.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/human-sex-trafficking-exploitative-labor-in-ukraine-russia-2022-7">Labor trafficking</a>, on the other hand, involves "force, fraud, or coercion to exploit the labor or services of another person," according to the State Department. Rahab's Daughters has identified labor and sex trafficking occurring mainly within the manufacturing, construction, retail, and hospitality industries in Paris.The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.antitraffickingreview.org/index.php/atrjournal/article/view/404/336">Anti-Trafficking Review</a>, a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to researching human trafficking, has noted that studies show that there was no significant increase in human trafficking around events like the World Cup and the Olympics.The US National Human Trafficking Hotline explains on its <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/human-trafficking">website</a>, however, that human trafficking is "notoriously underreported." This is in part due to victims' fear, language barriers, and the fact that victims may not realize they're being trafficked until they are outside of the situation.In recent years, some governments, including the US, and law enforcement agencies have shifted their understanding and definition of trafficking, and the dynamics that create it.The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), an arm of the US Department of Justice, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/gaps-reporting-human-trafficking-incidents-result-significant-undercounting">noted</a> in 2020, "Part of the complexity of human trafficking crimes is that, by definition, they must be the result of force, fraud, or coercion.""For a case to be prosecuted, it is usually vital that victims be able to provide information on commercial labor or sex operations that can be corroborated. However, researcher interviews of victims reflected that they are often reluctant to share information on their traffickers. In some instances, victims were not initially aware that their circumstances constituted human trafficking," the NIJ said.Stop the Traffik, a London-based prevention organization fighting human trafficking, said in a recent<a target="_blank" href="https://stopthetraffik.org/human-trafficking-and-the-paris-olympics/"> blog</a> post that the Olympics "amplifies the potential for exploitation and human trafficking."Traffickers promote their services through online escort advertisements and social media platforms, the organization said. Ads list prices as high as $300 an hour or more than $3,200 per day, according to Stop the Traffik.Wijeyakumar said traffickers could charge anywhere between $10,000 and $50,000 a victim for "high-end" escort sales. These figures are based on interviews with survivors, reports Rahab's Daughters has received, and data it has collected from online ads."We have found a correlation with exploitation and sporting events, which is that when a major sporting event happens, there tends to be a huge demand for commercial sex, and it also tends to be tied to labor exploitation," William Pinzón-Reyes, an intelligence manager at Stop the Traffik, told BI.Jonathan Machler, the executive director of the Coalition of the Abolition of Prostitution (CAP International), told BI that France has made strides in the fight against sex trafficking thanks to a 2016 law that criminalizes the buying of sex."It's a clear deterrent," he said."There is trafficking in France like in any other country," said Machler, but he said his group has not specifically observed a surge in sex trafficking around the Paris Olympics, which had its opening ceremony on July 26.Meanwhile, Paris police said a squad dedicated to the prevention of illegal sex work was beefing up its presence on the streets of the city."A work group connecting the city of Paris and the public prosecutor's office has been established to develop preventative measures and raise awareness," Paris police said.When asked about its sex trafficking efforts, a Paris Olympics spokesperson told BI that its partners in hospitality — including the hotel group Accor and Airbnb — have been working with public authorities to combat an increased risk of prostitution or other crimes.The spokesperson said that funding from the group's endowment fund is used to support local efforts."Paris 2024 does not have the means or the mandate to act directly on the issue of prostitution but supports existing local initiatives aimed at preventing prostitution," the statement said.Mark Godin provided translation services.

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Indian runner <keyword id="22627814" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vikash-Singh" source="keywords">Vikash Singh</keyword> clocked a time of 1:22:36, securing the 30th position in the men's <keyword id="22595126" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="20km-race-walk" source="keywords">20km race walk</keyword> at the <keyword id="20201477" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Paris-2024-Olympics" source="keywords">Paris 2024 Olympics</keyword> on Thursday. Despite his commendable effort, Vikash, the fastest among the three <keyword id="20430758" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-athletes" source="keywords">Indian athletes</keyword> in the event, could not secure a medal. The 28-year-old had previously shown promise, finishing fifth in the same event at the Asian Games last year. Joining Vikash in the race was <keyword id="22595125" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Paramjeet-Singh-Bisht" source="keywords">Paramjeet Singh Bisht</keyword>, who made his Olympic debut. Paramjeet completed the race in 1:23:48, ranking 37th. He marked a significant milestone in his athletic career. Unfortunately, national record holder Akshdeep Singh faced a setback as he bowed out of the race after completing only 6 kilometres, unable to finish the event. The race, held at the picturesque Trocadero, saw Ecuadorian athlete Brian Daniel Pintado clinch the gold medal with an impressive time of 1:18:55. Brazil's Caio Bonfim followed closely, securing the silver medal with a time of 1:19:09. Spaniard Alvaro Martin completed the podium, taking the bronze with a time of 1:19:11. India's quest for an <keyword id="20633205" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Olympic-medal" source="keywords">Olympic medal</keyword> in the 20km race walk continues, with this event once again highlighting the challenging nature of the competition. Despite the setback, the performance of Vikash Singh and Paramjeet Singh Bisht showcases the potential of Indian athletes in international athletics. Their participation and effort serve as a stepping stone for future success in the sport. Later, at the multi-sport event, India shooter <keyword id="20166561" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Swapnil-Kusale" source="keywords">Swapnil Kusale</keyword> won the <keyword id="20257145" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bronze-medal" source="keywords">bronze medal</keyword> in the men's 50m rifle 3P event at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Thursday. Kusale also became the first Indian shooter to win a medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event. Kusale clinched the bronze medal for India in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men's Final after finishing in third place with an aggregate of 451.4. He secured India's 3rd medal in shooting overall. Earlier in the qualification round, Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale finished seventh in the qualification round of men's 50m 3P to qualify for the final at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Wednesday. Indian shooters Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Swapnil Kusale both appeared in the men's 50m 3P qualification round at the Paris 2024 Olympics. On his Olympic debut, Kusale finished seventh with a score of 590-38x. While Tomar ranked 11th with a total of 589-33x. Only the top eight shooters qualified for the final round, and Tomar failed to make his place in the final round. People's Republic of China's Liu Yukun registered the qualification Olympic record with a total of 594-38x.

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The <keyword id="20647188" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-badminton-players" source="keywords">Indian badminton players</keyword>, including <keyword id="20114899" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="PV-Sindhu" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="PV Sindhu" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="PV Sindhu">PV Sindhu</keyword>, have secured five quotas for the <keyword id="20201477" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Paris-2024-Olympics" source="keywords">Paris 2024 Olympics</keyword> as per a 'Race to Paris' Ranking List' published by the sport's governing body, the <keyword id="21132918" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Badminton-World-Federation" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Badminton World Federation" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Badminton World Federation">Badminton World Federation</keyword> (BWF). Former world champion PV Sindhu, a silver medalist from 2016 <keyword id="19933819" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="olympics" source="keywords">Olympics</keyword> and a bronze medalist from Tokyo 2020 Olympics, got her quota as she finished in 12th spot in the list that was published on Tuesday, as per Olympics.com. Players in the top 16 (up to two per country) of the men's and women's 'Race to Paris' Rankings, secured a spot for their national sides in Olympics. The qualifying period for the marquee multi-sport event started on May 1 last year and ended on April 28. A total of 35 shuttlers secured quotas through this list, which included quota places for continental representation. In the men's singles competition, <keyword id="20143143" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="HS-Prannoy" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="HS Prannoy" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="HS Prannoy">HS Prannoy</keyword>, ranked ninth and <keyword id="19895708" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="commonwealth-games" source="keywords">Commonwealth Games</keyword> champion <keyword id="20123154" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lakshya-Sen" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Lakshya Sen" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Lakshya Sen">Lakshya Sen</keyword>, ranked 13th, got their quotas for India in the Paris 2024 Olympics. The other two quotas for India came in doubles competition, with <keyword id="20007741" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Chirag-Shetty" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Chirag Shetty" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Chirag Shetty">Chirag Shetty</keyword> and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy securing the third spot in the men's doubles list and Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto finishing 13th in the women's doubles. Last year, Chirag-Satwik became the first-ever Indian doubles pair to become the world number one following their gold medal win in Asian Games Hangzhou last year. Ashwini and Crasto, secured the Abu Dhabi Masters and Guwahati Masters, two Super 100 championship titles and finished as runners-up in the Syed Modi International BWF Super 300 tournament. With a total of seven badminton quotas in total, India could field their joint-biggest badminton contingent in the Olympics, having played with seven shuttlers back in 2016 at Rio Olympics. (ANI)

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>American golfer <keyword id="4064029" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="xander-schauffele">Xander Schauffele</keyword> won gold at <keyword id="1581035" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Tokyo-2020">Tokyo 2020</keyword>.</li><li>Schauffele's fellow PGA Tour pro <keyword id="1859571" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Max-Homa">Max Homa</keyword> says caddies should get a medal as well.</li><li>At the Olympics, coaches do not get medals when their athletes win, but rowing coxswains do.</li></ul>American golfer Xander Schauffele won gold at Tokyo 2020 on Saturday, saving par on the 18th green to take home the top prize.While Schauffele will get to wear the gold proudly for the rest of his career, his caddie, Austin Kaiser, will leave Tokyo only with the memories of helping his golfer to the triumph.One of Schauffele's fellow PGA Tour pros, Max Homa, says it's time for that to change.The line delineating who gets medals and who doesn't at the Olympics is somewhat unique.Coaches don't receive Olympic medals - whether in a team or individual competition - when their athletes reach the podium. However, at some world championships and other elite sporting competitions, they are recognized with hardware.Meanwhile, in team relay competitions in the pool, some countries will swap athletes in and out of rotation in the qualifying heats. If a team earns a medal, <a href="https://www.nbcolympics.com/videos/dressel-has-honeymoon-plan-after-five-gold-medal-wins?chrcontext=wral">every person who entered the pool during their path to the podium receives a medal.</a> However, only the four who won the final receive their medal on the podium.But the closest comparison to the role of a caddie at the Olympics might be the rowing coxswain.While they aren't rowing to gold, they are in the boat, directing their teams to victory. When their boat wins a spot on the podium, the coxswain takes home a medal.Similarly, a caddie is out in the competition with their golfer, helping them judge the wind, read the greens, and build a strategy to take on the course. But despite this apparent involvement in the success of their golfer, caddies are not awarded medals.There's a strong argument to be made that caddies deserve medals, but by Paris 2024, the issue may resolve itself.A prototype of the Paris 2024 medals designed by Philippe Starck showed medals that can break apart into four distinct pieces."Now more than ever, we don't win alone," Starck said in a video showing off the design. "This is a really good reward for team spirit."Should the design be officially adopted at Paris 2024, golfers offering their caddies a slice of the medal would be a no-brainer.Until then, Schauffele will have to find another way to thank Kaiser for his effort in Tokyo. Maybe a nice watch or a few bottles of wine will do the trick.

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Ace <keyword id="22629845" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India-boxer" source="keywords">India boxer</keyword> <keyword id="20376839" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nikhat-Zareen" source="keywords">Nikhat Zareen</keyword> bowed out after defeat against <keyword id="21268299" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Peoples-Republic-of-China" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="People's Republic of China" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="People's Republic of China">People's Republic of China</keyword>'s <keyword id="22629535" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Wu-Yu" source="keywords">Wu Yu</keyword> in the <keyword id="21373477" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="womens-50kg" source="keywords">women's 50kg</keyword> round of 16 match at the Paris 2024 <keyword id="19933819" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Olympics" source="keywords">Olympics</keyword> on Thursday. Nikhat Zareen lost 5:0 against the People's Republic of China's Wu Yu. Wu Yu advanced to the last eight and is one win away from winning an Olympic medal. Wu Yu dominated the first round. However, Zareen bounced back in the second but the Chinese boxer edged the round. Meanwhile, in the third round, Wu Yu won unanimously. Earlier in the previous round, Nikhat Zareen powered her way into the women's 50kg pre-quarterfinals by defeating Germany's Maxi Karina Kloetzer in a hard-fought 32-round bout. The 28-year-old Indian boxer emerged victorious with a 5-0 unanimous decision win on Sunday. Zareen's journey in this Olympic campaign has been nothing short of impressive. The bout was challenging and messy, yet Zareen's experience and tactical prowess saw her through to the next round. Meanwhile, on Thursday, <keyword id="20166561" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Swapnil-Kusale" source="keywords">Swapnil Kusale</keyword> helped India to win their third medal at the ongoing <keyword id="20006192" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Paris-Olympics" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Paris Olympics" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Paris Olympics">Paris Olympics</keyword>. Swapnil Kusale won the bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Kusale also became the first Indian shooter to win a medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event. Kusale clinched the bronze medal for India in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men's Final after finishing in third place with an aggregate of 451.4. He secured India's 3rd medal in <keyword id="19909929" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="shooting" source="keywords">shooting</keyword> overall. In the qualification round, Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale finished seventh in the qualification round of men's 50m 3P to qualify for the final at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Wednesday. Indian shooters Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Swapnil Kusale both appeared in the men's 50m 3P qualification round at the Paris 2024 Olympics. On his Olympic debut, Kusale finished seventh with a score of 590-38x. While Tomar ranked 11th with a total of 589-33x. Only the top eight shooters qualified for the final round, and Tomar failed to make his place in the final round. Kusale was also the first Indian shooter to make a place in the men's 50m rifle 3P medal event at the Olympics.

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Following the delay in the verdict on wrestler <keyword id="19895499" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Vinesh-Phogat" source="keywords">Vinesh Phogat</keyword>'s disqualification in the Paris Olympics 2024, <keyword id="110074" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Wrestling-Federation-of-India" source="Orion">Wrestling Federation of India</keyword> Vice-President <keyword id="22782425" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jai-Prakash-Chaudhary" source="Orion">Jai Prakash Chaudhary</keyword> said that he thinks that the decision will come in favour of the athlete. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (<keyword id="20253262" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="CAS" source="keywords">CAS</keyword>) has further delayed the verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal regarding her disqualification from the women's 50kg final at the Paris Olympics to August 16. According to the Indian Olympic Association (<keyword id="19934453" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IOA" source="keywords">IOA</keyword>), the verdict, originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 13 at 9:30 pm IST, has been delayed to August 16. "The CAS ad hoc division president has allowed Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett, Sole Arbitrator in the Vinesh Phogat vs. United World Wrestling (UWW) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) matter, an extension until 6-00 p.m. (Paris time) on Friday, August 16, 2024," IOA said in a statement on Tuesday. "It shouldn't have happened. But, I think something in the favour of Vinesh is going to come... It seems that there are some powers involved in it and she will get the medal... I'll say that her staffs are at fault. It's their duty how to decrease the weight. But, let's see what happens on August 16... Big advocates are there, PM Modi has also taken cognisance and I think the decision will be in our favour..." Jai Prakash said while speaking to ANI. CAS has established an ad hoc division in Paris, led by President Michael Lenard from the US, to handle Olympic cases. This division operates within the Paris judicial court in the 17th arrondissement. Vinesh Phogat was disqualified on the morning of the Paris Olympics final for exceeding the 50kg weight limit. During the weigh-in, she was found to be 100 grams over the limit. Following her disqualification, Phogat had on August 7 requested CAS to award her the silver medal. CAS had previously extended the deadline to August 13. Vinesh had reached the gold medal match by defeating Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez 5-0 in the semi-finals. The 29-year-old was set to face Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the United States for the gold but was disqualified for the weight limit breach. A day after her disqualification, Vinesh also announced her decision to retire from wrestling. After Vinesh failed to breach the qualification mark, the Indian Olympic Association members and officials came under scrutiny. IOA President PT Usha on Sunday clarified that the responsibility of weight management of athletes in sports like wrestling, weightlifting, boxing and judo is that of each athlete and his or her coach and not that of the IOA-appointed Chief Medical Officer Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala and his team. Usha said that each Indian athlete in the Paris 2024 <keyword id="20028513" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Olympic-Games" source="keywords">Olympic Games</keyword> in such sport had his or her own support team. These support teams have been working with the athletes over so many years, as per a statement from IOA. CAS has established an ad hoc division in Paris, led by President Michael Lenard from the US, to handle Olympic cases. This division operates within the Paris judicial court in the 17th arrondissement.

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<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zoetnet/4851451776/in/photolist-8oGXAh-4Zh2TJ-aBnF8R-aS5bvD-aBnFmM-aBnLhF-aBmYq6-HhAiN-aBqh9J-6NvA8U-dwivsJ-6opxmD-pUKYi-jzq2vj-oW1wEo-JLnZj-HhAgN-9F7fN2-6TRkss-oB3Fh-648G3Z-2rafG-9nu2rh-C1WpX-iPG3yW-8vD6Hz-6sywe7-684fqV-g3YAYZ-LX4AT-taSxo-bpCfGb-fuBjDu-etHxxf-53yMYi-aYdT2P-nJi5j8-aBpBWN-WdtUJ-j9ySi3-u3gHQ-52AMro-8vG6Bd-bRy5k-fuBzyb-aNVX2p-52wx8i-53D2Jw-6hAho1-9drKos">Flickr / zoetnet</a>Soon, the Seine could be swarming with swimmers.</div></div></div>Unless you feel like risking radioactivity, urban rivers are probably not really a place you'd consider taking a dip in.However, Paris has unveiled plans to make the River Seine clean enough to swim in by 2017. They're hoping that this added appeal will increase their chances of winning the bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics.Anyone who has strolled along the banks of the Seine, or has shared a baguette and a bottle of wine on the quais, will likely recall that the actual water running through the City of Lights is not as enticing or romantic as other of its features. In fact, according to Travel + Leisure, the Seine's water is so dirty that swimming in it is <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/olympic-games/swimming-in-the-seine-river-paris">currently illegal</a>. A plan released by Paris' City Hall earlier this month outlines 43 steps that Paris would undertake to have a better shot at hosting the Olympics, according to <a href="http://www.lejdd.fr/JDD-Paris/Baignade-dans-la-Seine-tramway-olympique-les-mesures-d-Hidalgo-pour-le-Paris-des-JO-2024-784435">French news publication Le Journal du Dimanche</a>.One of the components of the proposal is to clean up the canals and rivers around Paris to make them suitable for sunbathers and swimmers, but also for competitions like the Olympic triathlon. Other elements of Paris' ambitious plan for Olympic glory include a new métro line, increased bicycle and pedestrian access to venues, and a plan to harvest energy produced by cyclists and pedestrians to offset energy costs.Details can be found on the <a href="http://paris2024.org/">Paris 2024 website</a>. Paris has bid for the Summer Olympics, unsuccessfully, in 1992, 2008, and 2012. The games were last held there in 1924.Cities that win the coveted job of hosting the Olympics prepare for years in order to welcome hundreds of thousands of tourists and world class athletes from across the globe. Rio is currently struggling to show the world that it is prepared to host the Olympics this August, amidst the Zika health threat, political unrest, and reports of unsteady infrastructure. <div class="margin-top"> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/worlds-biggest-swimming-pool-in-chile-2016-5">A hotel in Chile features the world's largest swimming pool</a></h3> <div> <div> <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="l1bjk5MzE6tig1HOSpWWyBzc5356014b" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div> </div> </div> </div>

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