Organizers of the Paris Olympics have sold 6.8 million tickets out of the 10 million available, with 14 months remaining before the opening ceremony.
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Despite criticism about high prices, the second ticketing phase exceeded expectations, according to Tony Estanguet, the organizing committee president.
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The most expensive tickets are priced at 2,700 euros ($2,900) for the opening ceremony, with athletics, swimming, and basketball finals also having high prices.
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The cheapest tickets at 24 euros ($26) were quickly sold out, leaving only 200,000 low-cost seats available in a later round.
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The goal was to keep a large number of tickets affordable, with 5.3 percent priced at 400 euros each, ensuring four million seats could be purchased for 50 euros or less.
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A total of 5.2 million tickets have been sold to the general public, while 1.6 million went to corporate partners and others.
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During the second ticketing phase, 1.89 million tickets were sold across 178 countries, with 58 percent priced at 100 euros or less.
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France had the highest sales during the second phase, followed by Britain, the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands.
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Soccer was the top-selling sport, followed by basketball and handball, while certain sports like triathlon and BMX events sold out quickly.
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The organizers aim to generate 1.2 billion euros through ticket sales, with more tickets to be released this summer and a resale platform opening in 2024.