Xinhua News Agency, Paris, May 23 (reporter Xiao Yazhuo) At the Paris Olympic Games, athletes will be in what kind of podium to receive their Olympic MEDALS? The Paris Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games announced the answer on Tuesday.

The podium design for the games is inspired by the metal grid structure of the Eiffel Tower, the main color is simple atmospheric gray and white, using wood and 100% recycled plastic, and through the modular design, can adapt to the needs of different competitions.

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

"Being on the podium is the most glorious and exciting moment for an athlete, and to have a medal around your neck is a dream come true." "Like the design of the MEDALS, the design of the podium continues the link with the Eiffel Tower," Paris Organizing Committee President Jean-Pierre Estanguet said.

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

The Paralympic and Olympic Games will use the same podium design, except that the top three finishers will stand on a 20cm podium with a sloping ramp on the side for wheelchair users.

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