Paris 2024 chief Tony Estanguet says the Games will protected by an 'unprecedented' security operation, and that preparations are 'in good shape'.
Paris 2024 chief Tony Estanguet says the Games will protected by an "unprecedented" security operation, and that preparations are "in good shape".
Amid mounting concerns over safety, Estanguet said "I would like to reassure that it's non-negotiable. Security is the priority." "The venues are ready, the budget is balanced. We have very good ticket sales, the level of ambition is very high."The Seine is set to host the opening ceremony, marathon swimming and the swimming leg of the triathlon at the Paris OlympicsThe opening ceremony is set to be the first to be held outside a stadium, with more than 10,000 athletes expected to sail along a 6km stretch of the Seine on 160 barges.
"It's the first time ever the objective is to have the maximum of people enjoying this moment. It's five times more than what happened in a stadium before…So it's a great opportunity."
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