Potential changes to the Olympics opening ceremony due to ISIS threats

SOURCE www.the-sun.com
French President Macron considers scaling back Olympics opening ceremony amid ISIS threats, potentially moving it from the River Seine to the national stadium for security reasons. The event is set to be a world-first outside a stadium setting, with a truce planned to promote peace during the Games.

Key Points

  • French President Macron considering moving the opening ceremony to the national stadium for security reasons
  • The event was originally planned to be held outside a stadium setting, with athletes parading through the heart of Paris on boats on the Seine
  • ISIS threats against sporting events in London, Madrid, and Paris have raised security concerns
  • Concerns over a terror attack have led to a reduction in the number of spectators and a change in access for tourists

Pros

  • Taking security precautions to ensure the safety of athletes and spectators
  • Maintaining the tradition of the Olympic truce for peace during the Games

Cons

  • Disruption to the original plan of having the opening ceremony on the River Seine
  • Potential impact on the grandiosity of the event due to security concerns