A hundred days before the Olympic Games, criticism and concern prevailed in London, Rio and Tokyo.

Months pass. The observation changes slightly. “We cannot say that there is a generalized enthusiasm” With the prospect of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games summarized a few weeks ago, a player in preparation for Paris 2024.

At this stage, concerns mostly arise. The international context amplifies security fears. The state of transport in Ile-de-France raises questions about the ability to absorb the influx of visitors this summer for those who will be working during that period.

without denial “negative tone”The organizing committee for the Paris 2024 Games and state authorities are making sure not to prejudge what will happen in a few weeks. “The crystallization of this type of event is in recent weeks”We argue by referring to previous editions of the Games that were marked by controversy, but in which opinion changed once the event began.

Transport and safety are at the center of concern in London in 2012

Every year, bad news piled up in the run-up to the London 2012 Games (July 27 to August 12). In 2007, the Olympic Games (OG) logo caused outrage with its bright colors: “A good excuse to wear sunglasses”He was joking First. The organization’s budget was also reduced to 12 billion euros, three times the initial envelope.

The following year, it was the transfer between Beijing and London that turned into a mockery: at the Chinese National Stadium, where the closing ceremony was held, Boris Johnson, then the mayor of the British capital, appeared in disarray. In 2009, the financial crisis shook the London organization. Lend Lease, the real estate developer that was supposed to build the Olympic Village, was on the verge of bankruptcy and was considering “nationalizing” the project.

As the event approached, pessimism reigned. You worry too. Especially for transport, which is referred to as a “weak link” in the organization. The organizers prepared people for the worst. A map of ‘hotspots’ to avoid has been published, with warning posters: “Expect longer shipping times. »

Another major concern was security, which doubled in cost. The weeks before the Olympics turned into a fiasco. The company G4S, which won the subcontract, was unable to hire enough staff. It was necessary to mobilize additional soldiers in emergency situations. A total of 18,200 military personnel attended the event, which was 11,000 more than originally planned.