France downsizes Paris 2024 opening ceremony crowd by about half

French Interior minister Gerald Darmanin said Wednesday that some 300,000 spectators will be able to attend the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics, about half the size of what was originally planned.

France downsizes Paris 2024 opening ceremony crowd by about half
People walk past the Olympic rings.

French Interior minister Gerald Darmanin said Wednesday that some 300,000 spectators will be able to attend the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics, about half the size of what was originally planned.