Controversies and Concerns Surrounding Paris Olympics 2024

The chapter explores the various challenges and controversies leading up to the Paris Olympics in 2024, including issues related to national identity, security, and pollution. It delves into the mixed opinions of Paris region residents regarding the event, concerns about pollution in the Sen river where swimming events are to be held, and debates over religious symbols like the hijab at the Olympics. The analysis also touches on societal divisions within France, skepticism towards the International Olympic Committee, and criticism of spending choices by the mayor of Paris for the event.