French President Francois Hollande attends his news conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, September 7, 2015 (Reuters)
French President Francois Hollande is wasting no time pushing his country as a potential 2024 Olympics host, making an on-site bid in Rio de Janeiro.
Hollande flew to Rio on Thursday for a series of meetings over two days, including a dinner with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and delegation chiefs of countries taking part in the Olympics and Paralympics. They were holding private talks Friday.
Paris lost the 2012 Games to London in a surprise for the French, who felt certain Paris would be selected.
Hollande will present the French candidacy for 2024 to the press on Friday, meet with French athletes and attend gala events, leaving after the opening ceremony Friday night.
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