France’s newly-elected president, Emmanuel Macron, is being welcomed by the Paris 2024 Olympic bid committee after Sunday’s election.
Committee co-chairmen Tony Estanguet and Bernard Lapasset said in a press release on Sunday that Macron “understands the power of sport and how the Games can be a force for real change and help build inspiration and inclusion.”
Some were concerned that Macron’s rival, populist candidate Marine Le Pen, would have damaged the bid due to her “France-first” message. Macron’s policies include pro-business strategies and strengthening the European Union.
Paris and Los Angeles are the remaining two cities bidding for the 2024 Olympics.