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PARIS — The Grand Palais is a beloved landmark in the heart of Paris, France, right between the River Seine and Champs-Élysées. It was built in 1900 for the Paris Universal Exhibition and is known for hosting all kinds of prestigious events, from art exhibitions to concerts and fashion shows. It has been the stage for fencing and taekwondo at the 2024 Olympics thanks to an extensive three-year renovation project that turned the structure into a sports venue. Attendees have marveled at the structure and noted that its the perfect site for Olympic competition.
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Japan's Koki Kano, left, competes with Hungary's Tibor Andrasfi in the men's individual Epee semifinal match during the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Grand Palais, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. - AP Photo/Andrew Medichini
