The Paris City Council has refuted claims that the water quality in the Seine River is responsible for the gastrointestinal infections affecting athletes participating in the Paris Olympic Games.
According to Report, Deputy Mayor of Paris, Pierre Rabadan, addressed the concerns during an interview with Franceinfo. He emphasized that even athletes who had not swum in the river reported falling ill, stating, “The competitions took place four days ago, so many things can happen in between… There is no evidence to suggest a link with the water quality.”
Rabadan further reassured the public by revealing that water samples taken before the swimming events showed “excellent” results. The city of Paris is actively discussing the possibility of hosting future competitions in the Seine and opening urban beaches along the river.
