French President Emmanuel Macron has disclosed contingency plans for the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, including limited festivities or a relocation to the Stade de France, amid high terrorist threats.

Two alternative scenarios for the ceremony involve either a reduced parade of athletes at the Trocadéro or moving the entire event to the Stade de France due to security and logistical challenges along the Seine.

The German Olympic Sports Confederation is actively preparing for the Paris Olympics, with Thomas Weikert, the DOSB president, emphasizing security as a top priority in anticipation of the games.

Security preparations for the 2024 Olympics are robust, with 35,000 police officers, 18,000 soldiers, and private security set to be deployed, and measures in place to counter threats, including those from drones.

There are ongoing concerns about 'informational' interference, potentially from Russia, and investigations into favoritism and misuse of funds in the contracting process for the Olympics.

Despite the excitement surrounding the Paris Olympics, the need for stringent security measures and the possibility of external disruptions are central to the planning and execution of the event.