"The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has halved the spectators, and security remains the biggest challenge! "！
The 2024 Summer Olympics are scheduled to be held in Paris in July, but French officials said on Wednesday that they would reduce the number of spectators at the opening ceremony due to safety and organizational concerns. The decision goes against the original plan and highlights safety concerns, as it remains the biggest issue in the run-up to the Games.
According to the Minister of the Interior, Gérard Darmanin, there will be a grand celebration on the Seine, and for the first time that the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics will be held outside the main stadium. However, France has reduced the number to about 300,000, which is only half of what was originally expected, because of the difficulty of managing the population and the possibility of terrorist attacks. The decision was complicated, and the organizers and Paris** intended to attract 2 million people from the outset.
This decision involves security considerations. During the solemn inauguration ceremony, hundreds of ships entered the Seine, which put a lot of pressure on the French security services. France has long been the target of attacks by Islamic extremists, and its threat is everywhere. In order to protect the personal safety of participants and spectators, the relevant departments had no choice but to reduce the number of spectators and strengthen security.
In addition to safety concerns, the organizers faced other challenges. They have persuaded a historic bookstore on the banks of the Seine to temporarily tear down the exhibition hall for visitors to see. In addition, due to the high cost of the competition, the expectations of the Parisian people for the "People's Olympics" have been dashed.
However, despite the reduced number of spectators or other problems, the Paris Olympic Games are still trying to create some landmark events. The opening ceremony will be a change from the usual practice of the Olympic Games, and will be carried out in the form of an outdoor yacht cruise. Although the number of viewers has declined, there will still be 300,000 viewers.
Thousands of people living in buildings along the river will also see this spectacular sight. The organizing committee hopes that the open opening ceremony and free admission tickets will make the Olympic Games closer to life and people.