A spectacular lights show kicked off the evening at the newly constructed Olympic swimming pool at La Defénse Arena, creating an atmosphere filled with anticipation and excitement. The pool, temporarily housed inside the stadium of rugby side Racing 92, was transformed into a mesmerizing display of colors as Gala's 'Freed from Desire' played in the background.
As fans waved their phones in the air, the pool became a vibrant canvas of lights, with flags from various nations adding to the festive ambiance. The energy in the arena was palpable, setting the stage for what promised to be a thrilling night of swimming action.
