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Congost has said, if she were awarded the medal, she would go back to Paris to take a picture of it with the Eiffel Tower

A dispute over the Olympic logo becoming a permanent feature on the Eiffel Tower has intensified, as a French government minister seeks to assume de facto control of the monument from the city of Paris.

The descendants of Gustave Eiffel – who are opposed to maintaining the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower until at least 2028 as the Mayor of Paris wishes – have proposed that the City could ‘symbolically transfer’ them to Los Angeles between now and the end of 2024.

Hosts France defeated Argentina in a penalty shootout on Saturday to win their maiden Paralympic gold medal in blind football, sparking boisterous celebrations at the Eiffel Tower Stadium in Paris.

It contradicts the spirit of the Olympic brand.

France’s games, which are played out in total silence, are dominating the front and back pages after the hosts set up a sensational final against Argentina under the Eiffel Tower

Plans by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower have been condemned by designer Gustave Eiffel's descendants and provoked a backlash from some Parisians.

From the beach volleyball arena built under the Eiffel Tower to the famous clay courts of the Roland Garros stadium, and capturing the record-breaking Simone Biles performing on the uneven bars during the final of the women’s gymnastics team event, our photographer Tom Jenkins toured the French capital and visited…

A 33-year-old British man and professional climber has been released from police custody after trying to climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris before the 2024 Olympic Games closing ceremony.