PARIS: Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo described the prospect of French parliamentary elections just weeks before the start of the Paris Olympics as "extremely unsettling", while the International Olym
just weeks before the start of the Paris Olympics as"extremely unsettling", while the International Olympic Committee played down any direct impact on the event.
Hidalgo said she was"worried" by the election results - which saw the far-right National Rally party inflict a heavy defeat on Macron's centrist allies - and said that Macron"could not continue as before". The two-round parliamentary elections have been called for Jun 30 and Jul 7, with the Paris Olympics set to begin less than three weeks later on Jul 26.
Hidalgo stressed that from an operational perspective the election would not change the Olympics, a message echoed by the president of the IOC, Thomas Bach, who was with her during the school visit.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Russian wrestlers set on competing in Paris Olympics despite bans on teammatesMOSCOW : Russian wrestler Nadezhda Sokolova is determined to compete in the Paris Olympics even if that means taking part as an independent.
Read more »
Badminton mixed doubles pair Terry Hee and Jessica Tan secure spot in Paris OlympicsAfter a nervy few weeks of waiting, Singapore’s badminton mixed doubles pair Terry Hee and Jessica Tan have finally fulfilled their dream of competing at the Olympics. The duo’s entry to the July 26–Aug 11 Paris Games was confirmed by the Badminton World...
Read more »
Badminton: Singapore mixed doubles pair Terry Hee and Jessica Tan make cut for Paris OlympicsThe pair will make their Olympic debut at the upcoming Games in Paris
Read more »
Paolini's perfect day in Paris helped by experienced partnerJasmine Paolini's day at Roland Garros could not have gone any better, with the Italian reaching the French Open semi-finals in both singles and doubles on Wednesday and she said her experienced playing partner is a major part of that success.
Read more »
Shotgun shooters reload to spearhead Kuwaiti challenge in ParisThe most powerful Kuwaiti in the history of sport might be serving a 15-year Olympic ban but the Gulf country still hopes to make its mark at the Paris Games with shotguns, sabres and a single-handed dinghy.
Read more »
Indian golfer Ashok aims for consistency ahead of Paris GamesAditi Ashok's consistency over four rounds at the Tokyo Olympics nearly proved enough to clinch an unlikely podium spot, and the 26-year-old believes she needs to rediscover it if she hopes to go a step further and win a medal at this year's Paris Games.
Read more »