The most significant difference in history.

The 2024 Paris Olympics will take place from July 26th to August 11th, 2024 in France. This marks France's third time hosting the Olympics, following 1900 and 1924, making it the second city to host three Olympic Games after London (England). The 2024 Paris Olympics will welcome 206 countries and territories to compete. Approximately 10,500 athletes are expected to participate.

The organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics have revealed that, in preparation for this event, the opening ceremony will be a bold and joyful program unlike anything seen before. The ceremony will begin at 7:30 PM local time on July 26th (1:30 AM on July 27th in Vietnam). Tony Estanguet, President of the Paris 2024 Olympic Committee, stated that the organizers chose this time to take full advantage of the sunset, which will occur around 9:35 PM that same day. With the theme "Together, for a Better Future," the Paris 2024 Olympics is not only a sporting event but also a call for peace, solidarity, and environmental protection.

For the first time, the opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium. Instead, boats will carry thousands of athletes and performers in a 6-kilometer parade on the Seine River. Starting at the Austerlitz Bridge, it will pass many famous French landmarks such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Pont des Arts, Pont Neuf, and stop near the Eiffel Tower.

The Eiffel Tower will be the final stop of the opening ceremony.

The organizers added that they are utilizing historical landmarks, the riverbanks, the sky, and the water to create a colorful space for music , dance, and performances. However, details about some of the artists performing at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics remain secret. Thomas Jolly, the artistic director of the opening ceremony, shared that all the performances in the program will be a grand mural celebrating Paris (France).

Notably, the opening ceremony will be attended by over 100 world leaders. Approximately 10,500 athletes and 222,000 spectators will receive free tickets, while another 104,000 spectators will have to purchase tickets.

But even if they can't watch the opening ceremony live, fans can still observe the performance up close because the boats carrying the athletes are equipped with cameras. In addition, 80 giant screens have been installed along the route.

The opening ceremony was simulated by the Organizing Committee.

Strict security

Holding the opening ceremony in the heart of an iconic city like Paris offered a spectacular setting. However, the presence of numerous fans, heads of state, and athletes also presented a significant security challenge.

Police have begun to be deployed along the banks of the Seine River.

Organizers announced that approximately 45,000 police officers would be deployed to ensure security for the ceremony, including special intervention forces. Snipers would be positioned on rooftops along the route, and anti-drone systems would be deployed.

Spectators and local residents attending the opening ceremony are required to carry identification with a QR code, regardless of their location near the riverfront. Cars will not be permitted in the city center, except in certain special circumstances. Underground stations and nearby bridges will be closed if not in use. For approximately four hours, no aircraft will be allowed to fly over Paris, unless they are part of the ceremony.

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