The unfortunate incident came as the French president took part in an inauguration ceremony at the facility in northern Paris.
France 's capital will play host to the 2024 Summer Olympics , with events taking place this July and August.The French president took part in a countdown before jointly pressing a buzzer to officially open the centre.
During the diving segment, one unlucky athlete slipped as he prepared to dive, falling into the pool below.Credit: AP Speaking prior to the demonstrations, the president said: "This centre is what our ambitions are about. "We will welcome the world in this totally new location. Though with audacity, built with novelties, I would like to congratulate all those that contributed to it.The aquatics centre is the only new facility being constructed for the Olympics and will house diving, water-polo and artistic swimming competitions.
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