Original title: The design of the podium of the Paris Olympic Games was unveiled, inspired by the Eiffel Tower

Xinhua News Agency, Paris, May 23 (Reporter Xiao Yazhuo) On what podium will athletes receive their own Olympic medals at the Paris Olympic Games? The Paris Olympic Organizing Committee announced the answer on the 23rd.

Inspired by the metal grid structure of the Eiffel Tower, the main color of the podium for this Olympic Games is simple and atmospheric gray and white, which is made of wood and 100% recycled plastic, and can meet the needs of different competitions through modular design.

For example, the shortest podium uses 3 modules for single event competition, about 4 meters long; The number of modules used in the award ceremony of a football match is the largest, with 43 modules in total and a total length of 40 meters. Each podium weighs about 45kg, and the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee has prepared 685 modules, 45 of which are spare modules.

"For athletes, getting on the podium is the most glorious and exciting moment, and hanging a medal around their neck is the moment when their dreams come true." The President of the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee, Estaingai, said, "Like the design of the medal, the design of the podium continues the connection with the Eiffel Tower."

The gold medal winner will stand on a 35cm high podium, while the silver and bronze medal winners will use a 20cm high podium.

The Paralympic Games and the Olympic Games will use the same design of the podium, except that the top three athletes will stand on the podium 20 cm high, and there is a slope on the side to facilitate the passage of wheelchair athletes.