Pure joy: Bertrand Rhodict with his free fizzy drink.
PETALING JAYA: On the northern outskirts of Paris and not far from the Stade de France, the Olympic Village in St Denis is buzzing now.
More than 4,000 athletes are already being housed in a community which boasts a diverse range of impressive facilities where Olympians can train, socialise, and relax. It is scheduled to host more than 14,000 athletes throughout the Games.
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