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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, to the Elysée Palace for ‘an overview of the preparations for the Paris Games’, which begin in ten days' time,. The pair were joined by the President of the Olympic Games Organising Committee, Tony Estanguet. IMAGES
Emmanuel Macron and Thomas Bach exchange a long handshake and a hug, before the president of the International Olympic Committee leaves the courtyard of the Elysee. The meeting takes place almost two years to the day before the Olympic Games in Paris. IMAGES
The Patrouille de France leaves a heart of red smoke floating over the French capital during a spectacular Olympics opening ceremony along the Seine, despite the heavy rain. IMAGES
The delegation of athletes and authorities from the Palestinian Olympic Committee land in Charles de Gaulle ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The team is received by activists and supporters with chants and flags. IMAGES
After crossing Paris, the Olympic torch arrives at Place de la République in the hands of Nikola Karabatic, star of French handball. IMAGES