Paris set for 2024 Olympics opening ceremony as security tightened | BBC News

Paris is set to host the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games, with athletes and dignitaries set to be carried down the River Seine on a flotilla.

But, with the eyes of the world watching, a mammoth security operation has been put in place, involving tens of thousands of police.

In the hours before the ceremony, French rail company SNCF has said its high-speed network has been targeted by "malicious acts" aimed at paralysing the system.

More than 300,000 spectators are expected in the heart of Paris for the event, which will see more than 10,000 athletes carried past some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including Notre-Dame cathedral and the Eiffel Tower - before reaching the Trocadéro.

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[peterd]

I don't think I've ever seen anything quite that bad. It was unbelievably awful. What were they thinking?

[ICanSeeClearlyNow]

Having just watched the opening ceremony, it surely can't get any worse.

[jimb]

I heard the entire opening ceremony is going to be on the river.
That sounds completely in Seine!

[lashkargah]

This is the worst opening ceremony ever 🤔

[daledevernon]

The big question is do we still need an Olympics, there are less and less countries that can afford to host the Olympics and those that do the benefits don't outweigh the costs.

[The_Reality_Filter]

I hear that Alan's Snack Bar is going to be a riot this year!

[jimthompson]

I’m watching it now. It’s laughably bad and inappropriately sexual. Looking forward to the reviews.

[taylorrichardson]

Macron gov is a disaster for the millions of French patriotic people who in majority voted against that gov in the recent elections, but with the rottened political 2nd round, Macron and its gov remains in power somehow, same at the EU parlement with V Meyen , sick democracy everywhere, same in Uk, USA etc.. .luckily people start opening their eyes and wake up slowly, , , too slowly though.
This games also cost a fortune, a disgrace . Millions of French won’t take any much notice about thes Olympics are these reasons, and …they are on vacations anyway … .. . . French citizen living there

[xTsubasaCrossx]

An Australian woman 25 years old was gang rapped by 5 africans just 2 days ago. Nice security

[captainjoejoe]

Im gonna give this one a wide berth thanks...

[DarkHelixia]

Does anyone else see the French irony of the slogan: 'Games wide open' while the center of Paris is certainly shut?

[kotw]

You might want to add security to athlete lockers and cars.
Just think how bad it will be in the next 4 years.

[JousungKim-jihz]

A series of accidents all over Paris... growing concerns

[krisztinabencze]

Opening ceremony... the most awful in history.. huge disappointment :( no celebration

[debrafirestone]

I wish Celine all the best Thst poor woman

[karlenedream]

It will be hard to beat the opening of the London Olympics with James Bond and Queen Elizabeth II!

[JamesWhite-yjsd]

If you need 75, 000 troops time to cancel the Olympics

[VarkeyChinnadan]

multicultural france will have to spend a lot on security arrangements...

[supaek]

Apparently crime has gone through the roof in paris.
If you are headed there, be very careful !!

[lifelines]

Completely rubbish. Introducing South Korea as North Korea? Are the French mad?