Paris 2024: How is France preparing for the Olympics and Paralympics? - BBC News

France's government may change the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris because of security worries.

15 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesThe Olympic torch is being lit in Greece on Tuesday, ahead of its journey to Paris for the start of the Games on 26 July.

Security has become a major concern for the French government, and plans for the opening ceremony are being reconsidered.

The summer Olympics are from 26 July to 11 August, with 10,500 athletes competing in 329 events.

The Paralympics run from 28 August to 8 September, featuring 4,400 athletes in 549 events.

There will be 206 countries represented at the Olympics, and 184 at the Paralympics.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68018536

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