PARIS, July 22 (Xinhua) -- As the countdown narrows, a fleet of 330 athletes is preparing to set sail at the Paris Olympic Games in France's southern city of Marseille, where stiff competition and exciting sailing can be expected, according to World Sailing officials.
"The Marseille Marina is an excellent harbor for sailing competitions, and we have received strong support from both the city of Marseille and the Paris organizing committee," Li Quanhai, president of World Sailing, told Xinhua on Monday.
