The countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympics reached the 100-day mark on Tuesday, as indicated by a timer set up in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
The event, known as ‘Games Wide Open,’ aims to be more open and inclusive, with only 5% of the venue facilities left to be built. The total budget is strictly capped at 6.6 billion euros.
With full support from LVMH, a global leader in luxury goods, the 2024 Paris Olympics is poised to be one of the most beautiful and fashionable Olympic Games in history.
On the same day, a sacred fire gathering ceremony took place in Greece. The event was held at the ruins of ancient Olympia, specifically in the Arena and the Temple of Hera.
An actor portraying the High Priestess used a concave mirror to focus sunlight, generating high temperatures and igniting the Olympic flame.
The Olympic torch will be carried throughout Greece for nine days and then taken to the capital, where a handover ceremony will take place next Friday. The torch will then be passed to France to continue its journey. The Paris Olympics will open on July 26.
The Paris Olympics will run from July 26 to August 11. During this period, Paris is expected to welcome seven million tourists, which could provide significant economic benefits. However, concerns have been raised about the city’s ability to handle the influx of visitors.
The government has projected possible traffic jams, service disruptions, and delays, and it plans to double subway fares to offset the additional costs of accommodating the surge in passengers.
However, some citizens believe the already congested public transportation system will only worsen during the Olympics. As a result, many have planned to commute by bicycle to avoid the crowds. | A. Lee, BChannel News
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