Paris 2024 Olympics: France to deploy 35,000 security personnel with fears over possible drone attacks

The forthcoming Olympic Games in Paris in 2024 will feature a truly amazing spectacle. This year the opening ceremony will be at the River Seine. Spectators will embark on a mesmerizing journey, from the new Olympic Village to iconic city center landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Grand Palais.

To ensure the safety of this remarkable river parade, France will mobilize an impressive force of 35,000 security agents and military personnel, thwarting any potential security threats, including the danger of drone strikes. The event is set to showcase a diverse range of sports including artistic swimming, swimming, sport climbing, skateboarding, surfing, weightlifting, wrestling, and many more. 

Massive security deployment: Paris 2024 Olympics fortify protection

During a press conference reported by BBC, Gerald Darmanin, France’s interior minister, confirmed the deployment of 35,000 security personnel and the military to safeguard the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games. The minister of France reported, “Drones represent a totally new threat. We’ve done a lot of work on the classic threat, whether it’s delinquents, whether it is a person armed with a weapon, a bomb, whatever that bomb… We know how to detect and combat this threat”.

Darmanin added, “The arrival of drones loaded with explosives in the theatre of civilian operations is new. There is no certainty this threat will materialize, but it is the hardest to stop.”As Paris confronts security risks such as drone strikes, climate activists, and anti-government protests, he emphasized the importance of intelligence sharing with European police forces, to prevent potential terrorism threats. With expectations of over 600,000 attendees, including 100,000 individuals paying up to 2,700 euros per seat, the Games’ opening event promises to be a captivating spectacle.

Astonishing Opening Ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics

From July 26 to August 11, the Paris 2024 Olympics will take the stage, so get ready for an unmatched extravaganza. According to Reuters, the iconic Eiffel Tower will take on a particular role and be decorated with the Olympic flame in a spellbinding show. With expectations exceeding 600,000 attendees, including 100,000 eagerly securing seats along the river’s edge for up to 2,700 euros, this launch event promises unforgettable moments. Adding to the grandeur, athletes will embark on a historic voyage down the river in a magnificent flotilla of 115 boats, marking a departure from tradition. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo in the same conference emphasized the inclusive nature of the ceremony, highlighting ” With its open and public nature, this ceremony will enable hundreds of thousands of people to see it for free.”

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In conclusion, the upcoming Olympics ceremony is going to be an extraordinary spectacle. With its grandeur, innovative elements, and accessible nature, this event will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark in the history of the Games.

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