Paris Olympics brought almost 27 million euros in profit - Organizing Committee
Kyiv • UNN
The organizers of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris made a profit of €26.8 million. Revenues amounted to €4.48 billion with expenses of €4.45 billion, of which 60% of the profit will be used to develop sports in France.
The organizers of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris reported that the Games were held with a surplus of 26.8 million euros, part of which will be spent on the development of sports in France. This was reported by France info, according to UNN.
I am extremely pleased to present these figures as they are positive,
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According to the organizers, the Olympics earned more than €4.480 billion, while spending €4.453 billion on it.
Fabrice Lacroix, the financial director of the organizing committee, said that there is a surplus of 26.8 million euros. It is planned that the French Olympic Committee will receive 20% of this amount, the IOC will receive 20%, and 60% will be spent on the promotion and development of sports in France, leaving €9 million for the National Paralympic Committee.
According to the organizers, the popularity of the Games ensured good financial results. In particular, the success of the opening ceremony on July 26 accelerated ticket sales for both the Olympics and Paralympics.
Revenues from ticket sales reached €1.489 billion. Over 9.5 million tickets were sold for the Olympic Games and over 2.5 million for the Paralympic Games.
Recall
Ukraine finished in 22nd place in the medal standings of the 2024 Olympics, its best result in 12 years. The United States won the medal standings, outpacing China in terms of silver medals.