Inhabitants of Paris suburbs express mixed feelings about Olympic Games

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Many events of the Olympic Games are not held in Paris, but in the suburbs of the capital. These suburbs are expressed mixed emotions on how the Games are affecting them.

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00:00In suburbs to the north and east of Paris, more than a quarter of the population live below the poverty line.

00:06But the suburbs also house Olympic stadiums and swimming pools.

00:11Residents are right on top of it all but rarely go to the competitions themselves.

00:16The Olympic village is located in the suburb of Saint Denis.

00:20Thousands of apartments currently being used for athletes will soon be intended for residents.

00:25But the initial figure has decreased.

00:27Regarding the Olympic village of Saint Denis, today it is reduced by 20%.

00:32In this equation, 80% will have to be sold at an excessively high price.

00:38In such a way that people who live here will not be able to access it.

00:48Some suburbs are trying to bridge the gap between the poverty of their residents

00:52and the gold medals won just a few kilometers away.

00:57They are setting up fan zones which organize sports and activities

01:02and broadcast the games live all for free.

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