China News Agency, Paris, March 14 (Reporter Li Yang) On March 14 local time, France ushered in the 500-day countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

French President Macron said in a speech that day that France will make all preparations.

　　Macron met with officials of the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee and sponsor representatives on the same day, and delivered a speech to the staff involved in the preparation of the event.

Macron said that the next 500 days are crucial for the Paris Olympics.

　　Macron emphasized the importance of public participation in the Olympic Games, and pointed out that France will use the opportunity of hosting the Olympic Games to develop sports and improve infrastructure.

On the same day, he also mentioned through social media the cleanup and remediation of the Seine River in order to host the Olympic Games, and revealed that the latest issue of the American "Time" magazine will design relevant content as the cover.

　　The Paris Olympics will be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024.

According to the information previously announced by the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee, the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games will be held in the Seine River and the area along the river, no longer limited to the stadium.

Tens of thousands of athletes will enter the stadium via the Seine River by boat.

　　Macron said in his speech that he hopes that the 2024 Paris Olympics will show the most perfect image of France and make the French people proud.

　　With the arrival of the 500-day countdown to the Paris Olympic Games, the preparations for the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee are progressing in an orderly manner.

According to expert analysis, the current construction of Olympic venues is basically in line with expectations, but the Paris public transport system may face huge challenges.

　　The head of the operation of the Paris region's public transport system has warned that Paris' public transport system may not be able to meet demand when the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

He asked that the number of spectators at the opening ceremony be limited to 500,000 people. If there were more spectators, it would be difficult to provide public transport services for everyone.

　　According to a poll released by the French RMC Sports Channel on the 14th, most French people pay attention to the Paris Olympic Games, and 79% of the respondents said they would watch the Olympic Games.

The poll also showed that French judoka Teddy Rinet was rated by most respondents as the French athlete who best represented the Olympic spirit.

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