Despite multiple setbacks and concerns, France sets the bar high for the United States as the aesthetically-stunning 2024 Paris Olympics passes the baton to Los Angeles for the 2028 edition
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.Just a few weeks ago, the chances of a successful Games in the City of Light seemed slim. France was in a political crisis. Security officials were fearful of an attack. Many French people seemed nonplussed.
“France surprised people,” said Michael Payne, a former IOC marketing chief who has also worked with bid cities and sponsors, especially as recent Paris events such as the 2022 UEFA Champions League final had been marred by trouble.
He said Los Angeles would not try to match Paris in style and substance but in “authenticity and execution”, a view echoed by IOC President Thomas Bach.
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