August 11th 2024.
Authorities have made the decision to evacuate the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris after a man was spotted climbing the landmark in the hours leading up to the closing ceremony of the Olympics. The daring individual, who was shirtless, was seen scaling the 330-meter-tall tower on Sunday afternoon. It's still unclear where he began his ascent, but he was spotted just above the Olympic rings that adorn the second section of the monument, right above the first viewing deck.
As a safety precaution, police quickly escorted visitors away from the area around 3pm. Some visitors who were on the second floor of the tower were briefly locked in, but were eventually allowed to exit after around 30 minutes. This unexpected incident caused quite a stir, especially since the Eiffel Tower was a centrepiece of the opening ceremony. In fact, the talented Celine Dion even graced one of its viewing areas with a beautiful performance.
However, it seems that the iconic tower will not be part of the closing ceremony, which is set to take place at the Stade de France in the Saint-Denis area at 9pm. With the end of the Olympics in sight, authorities are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of everyone involved. More than 30,000 police officers have been deployed around Paris and its surroundings for the final Olympic events and the closing ceremony on Sunday.
According to France's Interior Minister, Gerald Darmanin, approximately 3,000 police officers will be stationed around the Stade de France, while an additional 20,000 police and security personnel will be mobilized in Paris and the Saint-Denis area late into the night. Their main priority is to maintain a safe and secure environment for everyone involved in the final day of the Olympics.
For those who don't want to miss a single moment of the action, you can watch every event of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now. And for an even more immersive experience, you can catch every event ad-free and in 4K on Stan Sport. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the thrilling conclusion of the Olympics in the beautiful city of Paris.
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