The Paris 2024 board of directors has approved changed routes for the marathon and cycling events at the Olympics.
Paris 2024 said the changes will allow better sharing of the existing websites and provide an exceptional backdrop for competitions .
The marathon will start in the Hôtel de Ville, which has been the seat of the municipality of Paris since 1357.
The Hôtel de Ville started the Olympic and Paralympic flag tour of Paris 2024 at the beginning of this year and was part of the celebrations for the Olympic Day.
Paris 2024 also confirmed that the road cycling time trial will start in Les Invalides and end in Pont Alexandre III.
Les Invalides, Pont Alexandre III and the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville have been included in the route for the cycling races included.
Pont d’Iéna, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, will serve as the start and finish point for the road bike races and the racing walks.
The venue will now move into the hall 6 of the Arena Paris Sud at the Porte de Versailles.
Boccia and para table tennis will also be played at the Porte de Versailles.
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