Editorial: Liberation

• July 26, 2024, a date secretly planned by thousands of people, began as a disaster movie, with Paris becoming the center of the world for several weeks due to the Olympic Games.
• The organizers, who had deployed sonar into the river, helicopters and drones into the air, cybersecurity specialists and 45,000 policemen in the city, did not anticipate the acts of sabotage that paralyzed the high-speed rail system in the morning of this significant holiday weekend.
• The sabotages, which caused extensive damage, were meticulously prepared, with it still unclear if they were coordinated from within or outside the country.
• Unfortunately, the weather also added to the initial chaos, with an unexpected heavy rain affecting both the spectators and athletes.
• Various well-known personalities and artists tried to keep morale high, delivering performances and memorable moments.
• Despite efforts to maintain a cheerful atmosphere, it was difficult to forget the chaotic situation, reflected in the politically charged, symbolic title of the event, 'ça ira'.

Conclusion: The start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was marked by unexpected setbacks, with acts of sabotage and bad weather marring an event that was supposed to represent unity and high sporting spirit.

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