The unveiling of the new Aquatics Centre in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics had an unexpected moment when French diver Alexis Jandard took a tumble during the opening ceremony. The incident occurred in front of French President Emmanuel Macron and other distinguished guests.

Jandard, who had previously excelled for France in the Tokyo Olympics, encountered a mishap during a synchronized dive at the 154 million-euro Aquatics Centre, which will be used in this year's Olympics. Alongside two other divers on separate diving boards, Jandard attempted a jump, but unfortunately slipped instead of starting his somersault.

As his foot moved completely off the board, the 2022 World Aquatics Championships silver medalist lost control. His back hit the board before he fell into the pool below. Fortunately, the dive was only from a height of three meters.

Despite the embarrassing incident, Jandard remained composed and reassured everyone that he wasn't hurt. "I want to reassure you right away, there is no problem," he assured, adding, "these are things that happen, unfortunately."

Jandard clarified that his slip was not due to an external factor, humorously stating, "I've broken boards before, but the board has never broken me before." He described the live situation as both a shame and funny, and emphasized that accidents do occur in the world of diving.

The new Aquatics Centre in Paris will host various events during the Olympics, including diving, water polo, and synchronized swimming. With a seating capacity of 5,000 spectators, it is expected to be a key venue for showcasing aquatic sports during the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Despite the stumble, Jandard's mishap served as a reminder of the challenges that athletes can face, even in such high-profile occasions. As the Aquatics Centre continues to provide a state-of-the-art facility for aquatic events, athletes like Jandard remain determined to give their best performances, undeterred by the occasional misstep.