Hey there, adventure seekers and sports fans! Guess what? Paris is all set to dazzle the world with the 2024 Summer Olympics, and the excitement is off the charts! 🇫🇷🔥
This Sunday, Tony Estanguet, the president of the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee, spilled the beans at a press conference. \"We are ready as we head into the final phase,\" he beamed. \"For as long as the closing ceremony hasn't finished, we need to remain vigilant. But today we are exactly where we would have dreamed of being a few years ago.\"
And get this – Estanguet promised that the opening ceremony will be \"a great moment of celebration.\" Sounds like the party of the century, right? 🎊
He added, \"All the predictions are very positive for the weather on next Friday. So, you can be confident it will be a great moment of celebration.\"
What's so special about this opening ceremony? For the first time ever, it’s happening outside of the stadium! Athletes will be cruising down the iconic River Seine on 85 barges and boats. Imagine 6,000-7,000 athletes waving and cheering as they float through the heart of Paris! 🚣♂️🌊
Guess where the swimming events are happening? Yep, in the Seine! And to prove the water is top-notch, both Estanguet and the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, took a dip in the river last week. Talk about diving into action! 🏊♀️💦
With 300,000 spectators expected along the riverbanks and another 200,000 watching from nearby apartments, the atmosphere is going to be electric. Estanguet emphasized, \"We've always tried to maintain as high a level of ambition as possible so that these Games make France shine.\"
Security is tight, with around 45,000 French security forces on duty to ensure everyone has a safe and fantastic time. \"There's a balance to be found between top security, which is absolutely the priority,\" Estanguet said. \"But to have this kind of unique celebration, you also need to have a very, very strong security plan. And that's the case.\"
Still dreaming of being part of this epic event? There are about 4,000 tickets left for the opening ceremony! Don't miss your chance to be part of history. 🎫✨
So pack your bags, brush up on your French, and get ready to witness Paris light up like never before. The countdown is on! ⏳🏅
Reference(s):
'Paris is ready' for 2024 Summer Olympic Games, organizers say
cgtn.com
