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Olympics-Paris 2024 has contingency plans for opening ceremony

Published by Wanda Rich

Posted on December 21, 2023

2 min read

Last updated: January 31, 2026

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony security measures discussed - Global Banking & Finance Review — This image illustrates the heightened security measures for the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, as organizers discuss contingency plans amid safety concerns. The event's location may shift due to security threats.

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Olympics-Paris 2024 has contingency plans for opening ceremony

(Recasts with Games organisers)

By Julien Pretot

PARIS (Reuters) -Paris 2024 organisers admitted that there were contingency plans for the Olympics opening ceremony on Thursday after French President Emmanuel Macron revealed the event could be moved from the River Seine in case of a major security alert.

“Given we’re professionals, there obviously is a Plan B, Plan C et cetera,” Macron said on Wednesday when asked if heightened security across Europe over tensions in the Middle East could thwart plans to hold the ceremony as planned.

France raised its security threshold in October, when a man with a knife killed a teacher in a school in northern France.

Earlier this month, however, the sports minister and Paris 2024 organisers ruled out a change of plans after a man armed with a knife and hammer killed a German tourist and left two people wounded near the Eiffel Tower.

“There is no single fallback plan, but rather a variety of adaptation measures – what we call in our jargon contingency plans – which are not intended to be public in any other way,” Paris 2024 said in a statement to Reuters.

“We have contingency plans for all identified risk scenarios: heatwaves, cyber attacks, and the ceremony is no exception.”

France expects up to 600,000 visitors when 160 boats are due to set off on July 26 from the Pont d’Austerlitz in central Paris for a 6-km (3.7-mile) journey to the Pont d’Iena.

“The President referred to these adjustment variables by taking an extreme scenario: a series of attacks, for example, but above all he reaffirmed his confidence in the collective ability of those involved to organise the ceremony as announced, emphasising that the event would take place with the highest standards of security and support,” the statement said.

(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Nick Macfie)

Frequently Asked Questions about Olympics-Paris 2024 has contingency plans for opening ceremony

1What is a contingency plan?

A contingency plan is a strategy designed to take effect when an unexpected event occurs, ensuring that an organization can continue to operate and manage risks effectively.

2What is a security alert?

A security alert is a notification indicating a potential threat or risk to safety, prompting organizations to implement safety measures and protocols.

3What is the Paris 2024 Olympics?

The Paris 2024 Olympics is the upcoming Summer Olympic Games scheduled to be held in Paris, France, featuring various sports and international athletes.

Olympics-Paris 2024 has contingency plans for opening ceremony

(Recasts with Games organisers)

By Julien Pretot

France raised its security threshold in October, when a man with a knife killed a teacher in a school in northern France.

“We have contingency plans for all identified risk scenarios: heatwaves, cyber attacks, and the ceremony is no exception.”

France expects up to 600,000 visitors when 160 boats are due to set off on July 26 from the Pont d’Austerlitz in central Paris for a 6-km (3.7-mile) journey to the Pont d’Iena.

(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Nick Macfie)

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is a contingency plan?

A contingency plan is a strategy designed to take effect when an unexpected event occurs, ensuring that an organization can continue to operate and manage risks effectively.

2What is a security alert?

A security alert is a notification indicating a potential threat or risk to safety, prompting organizations to implement safety measures and protocols.

3What is the Paris 2024 Olympics?

The Paris 2024 Olympics is the upcoming Summer Olympic Games scheduled to be held in Paris, France, featuring various sports and international athletes.