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An Olympics Newscast Special - Six Months Until Paris
Jan 26, 2024
Chair of UK Sport and decorated Olympian Katherine Grainger, Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington, BBC Sport presenter Sarah Mulkerrins, and sports reporter Romain Baheux discuss the preparations and excitement for the upcoming Olympics in Paris. They talk about security concerns, new sports in the Olympics, prominent athletes, and the focus on the team and city at the opening ceremony.
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- The Paris Olympics will be held outside a stadium for the first time, with many events happening on the streets and regenerated areas of the city, aiming to bring the games closer to the people.
- UK Sport's strategy for the 2024 Olympics focuses on supporting athletes in both traditional and new sports, aiming to invest in future potential and enable them to represent the nation in various disciplines.
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The Paris Olympics are just six months away, and the city is gearing up for the grand event. The opening ceremony is set to be held along the River Seine, making it the first time in Olympic history that the ceremony will take place outside a stadium. The focus of these Olympics is to bring the games to the people, with many events happening on the streets and in regenerated areas of the city. Parisians are feeling a mix of excitement and concern about the Games, with some worried about traffic and disruptions, while others look forward to the potential benefits for the city. The inclusion of new sports like breaking, skateboarding, and freestyle BMX aims to appeal to a younger audience and bring a fresh, exciting element to the Olympics.
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