Paris 2024 Olympics

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July 23, 2024, 1:34 PM

The Summer Olympics will get underway this week with an opening ceremony on July 26. For President Emmanuel Macron, this edition is part of his efforts to boost France’s profile—and the Olympics have historically reflected the events of the year, from political tensions to COVID-19.

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