The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony might swap the Seine River for Plan B—or even Plan C—if security risks spike, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed this week. With just 100 days to go, organizers are balancing grand ambitions with real-world safety priorities. 🚨
Macron told reporters the original vision—10,500 athletes gliding 6 km along the Seine, cheered by 300,000 spectators—could pivot to smaller venues like Trocadero Square or the Stade de France. 💡 \"We’ll analyze risks in real time,\" he said, likening prep work to a \"mission impossible\" checklist (minus Tom Cruise’s sprinting).
Meanwhile, Paris’ historic Grand Palais—newly renovated after a 4-year glow-up—is set to host fencing and taekwondo competitions. 🔥 The iconic venue reopens April 17, just in time for Olympic setup.
Security remains top of mind amid heightened terrorism fears, but Macron insists France is ready: \"We’re writing a new chapter in Olympic history.\" 📖 Whether that chapter starts on the Seine or in a stadium, one thing’s clear: Paris is playing to win.
