The Olympic torch has actually been lit and is on its method from Greece to Paris for the start of the Games on 26 July.
The Games’ organisers state they will be safeguarded by an “unmatched security operation”.
When are the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games?
The summertime Olympics are from 26 July to 11 August, with 10,500 professional athletes contending in 329 occasions
The Paralympics range from 28 August to 8 September, including 4,400 professional athletes in 549 occasions
There will be 206 nations represented at the Olympics, and 184 at the Paralympics.
More than 15 million travelers are anticipated in Paris throughout the Games.
Where will Olympic and Paralympic occasions happen?
The primary sports occasions will be held at the Stade de France, on the northern borders of Paris.
There will be 15 Olympic and 11 Paralympic places in the city centre. The Pont d’Iena will host biking occasions and the start and surface points for the marathon will be at the Hotel de Ville and Les Invalides.
Games places in the centre of Paris will be cordoned off to the general public and there will be comprehensive traffic limitations
A variety of Metro stations and train stations will likewise be closed for part or all of period of the Games.
How are France’s security forces getting ready for the Olympics?
Concerned about dangers such as a drone attack, the federal government has actually cut viewer numbers for the Olympic opening event.
The occasion is anticipated to see the nationwide groups parading in boats along a 6km (3.8 mile) stretch of the River Seine through the centre of the capital.
The initial strategy was to offer complimentary tickets to 600,000 members of the general public to see from the banks. Now, nevertheless, tickets will go to just 300,000 welcomed visitors.
Image source, Paris 2024
The opening event for the Olympics will include a parade of professional athletes on boats on the Seine
French President Emmanuel Macron stated the event might be moved from the Seine completely if the security danger appears undue.
Rather, the whole occasion might be kept in the Trocadero Gardens or the Stade de France.
Security services have actually been evaluating one million individuals associated with the Gamesconsisting of professional athletes, locals living near the Olympic locations, medical personnel and volunteers.
French soldiers have actually had unique security training ah
