.5 A MEETING BETWEEN THREE SIMPLE, YET POWERFUL SYMBOLS THE FACE OF THE PARIS 2024 GAME A FACE THAT REFLECTS OUR AMBITION TO BRING THE GAMES TO THE PEOPLE This emblem represents Paris 2024’s desire to organise more open Games, in which everyone can play a part, and where spectators are also participants. AN EMBLEM SHARED BY THE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES For the first time in history, the Olympic and Paralympic Games will share the same emblem. This important decision sends out a clear message: that Paris 2024 has the same vision and the same ambition for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 1 THE GOLD MEDAL Symbol of excelling oneself © Iseult YZ Digan © Tom Shaw/Getty Images © Michael Dodge/Getty Images MARIANNE In tribute to French spirit, boldness and creativity Marianne l’engagée © Yseult YZ Digan, La Poste, ADAGP, Paris 2021 THE FLAME Symbol of transmission © Iseult YZ Digan © Tom Shaw/Getty Images © Michael Dodge/Getty Images PARIS 2024 OPEN GAMES PARIS 2024 17