Descendants of engineer Gustave Eiffel have spoken out against the decision of Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to leave the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower. In their opinion, the world-famous tower, which is a symbol of Paris and France, has a broader purpose than its permanent association with the Olympic Games, MIR24 reports.

Hidalgo previously stated that the Olympic rings installed before the Games would be kept on the tower. She reported that permission had been received from the International Olympic Committee for this.