Scaled-Down Opening Ceremony Possible for Paris Olympics Amid Security Concerns

Published by
Gct

President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the potential need to modify the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics due to heightened security concerns.

Speaking on Monday, Macron expressed confidence in the planned ceremony along the River Seine but acknowledged the existence of “backup plans” in case of security risks. The July 26 event, scheduled to be the first Olympic opening ceremony outside a stadium, will feature approximately 10,500 athletes parading on boats along a 3.7-mile route in Paris’ heart.

However, conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, coupled with the ongoing threat of terrorism, have prompted the French government to elevate its security level to the maximum. Consequently, Macron has accepted that if necessary for security reasons, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony could undergo alterations or a downsizing.

Ads1

Ads1
Gct

Recent Posts

Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs  

January 30 is the Feast Day of the Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs, St. Basil…

6 minutes ago

Roof Garden with stunning Acropolis view

Who is heading to Athens and looking for a stunning place to grab a tantalizing…

1 hour ago

Tzannes Unveils Design for Australia’s Tallest Timber Tower in Sydney’s CBD

In Sydney's CBD, Tzannes is designing Australia's tallest timber tower, a 13-storey sustainable office building.…

2 hours ago

Athens’s Next ‘Goldmine The Area with the Highest Investment Returns

The real estate market in Greece continues to thrive, with Athens experiencing significant growth, especially…

2 hours ago

Outrage as Couple Faces Charges Over Brutal Abuse of 3-Year-Old in Crete

An angry crowd gathered outside a courthouse in Crete for the preliminary hearing of a…

3 hours ago

Ten Greek CEOs Shaping Global Business

From steering global giants like JP Morgan Chase, Costco, Pfizer, and Louis Vuitton, to reshaping…

3 hours ago