Olympic Sailing in Marseille: Water Quality Deemed Safe Despite Earlier Beach Closures

Olympic organisers have confirmed that water quality for the sailing events in Marseille is safe, despite earlier beach closures due to heavy rains. Officials noted that water quality in the marina met the standards set by World Sailing, and restrictions have now been lifted by local authorities.

Olympic organisers have confirmed that the water quality for the sailing events in Marseille is safe, following earlier beach closures due to heavy rains. Despite swimmers being barred from nearby beaches, the marina's water quality met World Sailing's standards, officials said on Thursday.

"Water quality here inside the marina was perfect, because we built a filter to stop the garbage ... Outside on the sea it was also perfect," a Games spokesperson stated. The venue is being prepared for races starting July 28.

Pollution concerns in the River Seine have been a significant focus, with Paris working hard to clean the river. Marseille closed eight beaches after heavy rain on Sunday, but these restrictions have since been lifted as water quality in the marina was repeatedly tested and confirmed safe by authorities.