Security on high alert in Paris for the last day of Olympics

  • 2 months ago
More than 30,000 security personnel have been deployed to sensitive sites in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, Olympic venues and the athletes' village.

Nearly 3,000 officers would be on duty at Stade de France where the closing ceremony will be held on Sunday (Aug 11) evening.

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00:00Some 30,000 personnel are working to secure the streets and Olympics venues on Sunday,
00:08the last day of the Paris Olympic Games.
00:11The world's biggest sporting event has been held in France since July 26, hosting athletes
00:17from 205 participating nations and regions.
00:22French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said they will deploy about 3,000 security
00:27personnel alone at the Stade de France, where the closing ceremony will be held.
00:57The organisers reflected on the successful Olympic Games.
01:27The final day of the Olympics saw 14 gold medals up for grabs before the curtain comes
01:53down on the Games.
01:55The closing ceremony is expected to feature international celebrities, including Tom Cruise.
02:01The Olympic flame will be extinguished with a flag handover from the Paris mayor to the
02:06mayor of Los Angeles, which will host the next Olympic Games in 2028.

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