Eiffel Tower's Olympic Rings Spark Heritage Debate

Paris Mayor's plan to keep the rings until 2028 faces opposition from Eiffel family and heritage groups.

Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants to maintain the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower until the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Critics argue that the rings disrespect the monument's historical integrity and Gustave Eiffel's legacy.
Heritage groups and Eiffel's descendants are considering legal action to have the rings removed by the end of 2024.
Supporters believe the rings add a festive spirit following the successful Paris Olympics.
The controversy coincides with Hidalgo's preparation for the 2026 mayoral election against Rachida Dati.