Welcome back to the Olympics, and a five-ringed circus of sport and security, national pride and international sponsorship.
This summer’s Games begin in Paris this Friday, with an uncommon opening ceremony: athletes and acrobats floating along the Seine for as many spectators as the antiterror police will allow.
France is still processing its recent snap legislative election, which nearly brought the far right to power.
The ceremony will be all about France’s openness to the world.
Not all the local spectators will approve of the message.
Persons:
”, Emmanuel Macron
Locations:
Paris, France