A subsidiary of GL events, GL events Equestrian Sport has won a tender bid for the planning and delivery of event operations and equestrian and para-equestrian competitions for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
These events will be staged in the gardens of the Château de Versailles. Olivier Ginon, chairman-CEO of GL events group, commented: “We are very proud that GL events has once again been selected as the preferred supplier for a major event of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The organisation of all equestrian events – show jumping, eventing, dressage and modern pentathlon – within the magnificent gardens of the Château de Versailles is a testimony to our high level of expertise in offering the public a unique experience during world-class events.
“This new contract provides yet another confirmation of the experience and professionalism of our teams who have once again succeeded in meeting the requirements of a project of this magnitude under optimal and environmentally friendly conditions.”
GL events group will be responsible for the design, planning, installation and management of event and sports operations at the site on behalf of Paris 2024. The group will develop temporary facilities for training and competitions.
Sports competitions, traffic management and site security form an integral part of the mission and the Group will install the hospitality structures (10,000sqm), overlay services, the boxes, the areas reserved for competitors and the grandstands (20,000 seats). Sylvie Robert, managing director of GL events Equestrian Sport added: “Our teams would like to thank Paris 2024, the French Equestrian Federation and the International Equestrian Federation for their confidence. GL events’ know-how and expertise will be fully deployed.”
GL events has 4,800 employees and is listed on Euronext Paris, Compartment B (mid-caps).
