The city of love, Paris, is gearing up to host the much-anticipated 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. The Olympic torch has already arrived in France, marking the countdown to the start of the games. The organizers have promised an unprecedented security operation to ensure the safety of all participants.

The summer Olympics are scheduled from 26 July to 11 August, featuring 10,500 athletes competing in 329 events. Following this, the Paralympics will run from 28 August to 8 September, with 4,400 athletes participating in 549 events. The games are expected to attract more than 15 million tourists to Paris.

The main athletics events will take place at the Stade de France, located on the northern outskirts of Paris. However, the city center will host 15 Olympic and 11 Paralympic venues. The Pont d’Iena will be the venue for cycling events, while the marathon’s start and finish points will be at the Hotel de Ville and Les Invalides.

The French government is leaving no stone unturned in its preparations for the games. Concerned about potential threats such as drone attacks, the government has reduced the number of spectators for the Olympic opening ceremony. The ceremony, which was initially planned to offer free tickets to 600,000 members of the public, will now only accommodate 300,000 invited guests.

French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that the ceremony could be moved from the Seine altogether if the security risk is deemed too high. In such a case, the entire event could be held in the Trocadero Gardens or the Stade de France.

The French government has deployed about 20,000 soldiers and more than 40,000 police officers to provide security. They will also receive support from about 2,000 troops and police officers from other countries.

In summary, France is making robust preparations to host the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. With a focus on security and a commitment to providing a unique experience for athletes and spectators alike, the country is set to make these games a memorable event.