Paris 2024 Economic Impact Study unveiled and bid aims to produce White Paper
MARISSA FLANDERS
(USA) / Sports Features Communications
(SFC) The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games could
create over 250,000 jobs in the Ile-de-France region and generate approximately
11.9 billion USD (10.7 billion euros) in economic benefits. The estimated
numbers were revealed through an economic impact study that was conducted by
the Centre for Law and Economics of Sport (CDES) at the University of Limoges.
Paris 2024 Co-Chairman, Bernard Lapasset stated, "As we
continue to develop our bid for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games,
the results of this study are very encouraging. Beyond the wonderful festival
of sport that the Games would bring, there is a real opportunity for the whole
of France to benefit from an economic point of view but also in terms of a
lasting social legacy for all of our citizens."
After the report was published, Paris 2024, along with the
City of Paris; the Ile-de-France region; and the French National Olympic and
Paralympic Committees set out to produce a White Paper. The White Paper will
lay out legacy goals that are associated with the Olympic Games and develop a
plan that will be focused on maximizing societal benefits for only Paris 2024,
but the whole nation.
Working groups made up of individuals from the financial
industry, the state, civil society, and the sports movement will lead the way
in the development of a White Paper.
"We welcome today's report on the economic impact of Paris
2024 which shows the huge benefits that hosting the Games can bring for Paris
and France. The Olympic and Paralympic Games are a unique opportunity to place
sport even more firmly at the heart of our society and to utilize the values of
Olympism to contribute to the education of young people," expressed Paris 2024
CEO, Etienne Thobois.
In addition, dedicated polls will be established by Paris
2024 that focus on factors such as non-sporting and sporting infrastructure,
redevelopment, and many others. The polls will gauge public opinion on the Games
legacy impact.
President of the French NOC, Denis Masseglia concluded, "The
Olympic and Paralympic Games can be a great accelerator for development and
sport would be a major benefactor in this process, both in terms of
infrastructure, facilities and improving quality of life. Our ambition is to
harness this unique opportunity to encourage our population to 'think sport and
live sport'."
** MARISSA FLANDERS is a graduate of Saint Leo University with a
Bachelor's Degree in Sport Business. She has over four years of writing
experience and has a real passion for ice hockey following the Pittsburgh
Penguins on her blog www.thepenshockeyshow.com.
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