Residents and surfers of one of the world's most famous surfing waves, Teahupo’o, in Tahiti, which will host the 2024 Olympic surfing competition, remain opposed to plans to build a judging tower, even after organisers scaled back plans. Opponents say construction will damage coral and put the health of the lagoon at risk.
Residents, surfers and local environmental groups have been protesting against plans by the Paris 2024 Olympic Games organisers to build a giant aluminium tower in the water for up to 40 people to watch, film and judge the surfing competition in the French overseas territory.
