First of all, the budget is a headache. How did the original budget of 6.7 billion euros suddenly become 8.8 billion euros?
Although the Paris Organizing committee has repeatedly stressed that the budget is in line with expectations, in fact, the budget has risen from 6.7 billion euros at the time of the 2017 bid to 8.8 billion euros.
That number is growing faster than a rocket. The head of the Olympic organizing committee may have a headache! That number, it seems, will keep climbing.
Secondly, the opening ceremony is the face of the Olympic Games. The opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games was magnificent and unforgettable.
Now, the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee is also in accordance with the original plan to prepare intensively, the security department also plans to deploy 45,000 police around the Seine River, and set up a wide range of security zones.
Although the organizing committee is stepping up preparations, the international security situation is in turmoil! France will have to be prepared in case it stumbles at a crucial moment.
Third, the traffic problem is intractable. Paris's public transport network is old, like an old person who has experienced vicissitudes of life, although it has gone through wind and rain, but still needs to support the prosperity of the city.
The Paris government is aware of the severity of the traffic problem and has had to advise citizens to adjust their travel plans or face traffic congestion. The government has even proposed measures to raise prices.
Although the Paris rail capacity will be increased by 15% during the Olympics, it may not be enough for the huge number of people during the Olympics. In addition, the construction of the original subway can hardly be completed as planned.
During the Olympics, the aging transportation network faced enormous challenges and was on the verge of collapse. Imagine a group of athletes and spectators stuck on a crowded road. The scene is alarming!
Fourth, the labor shortage problem, the Olympics-related industries are facing a shortage of manpower.
Such as security, transportation, catering, hotels and other industries, a total of about 181,000 jobs. There are still thousands of unfilled jobs, mainly in the security industry.
These vacancies make the Paris organizing committee very anxious! They're probably running around trying to attract talent before they run out of people!
Fifth, the hotel industry in Paris is facing a bleak situation. So far, some hotels have booked only about 50% of their rooms during the Olympics.
This is also bound to affect the catering industry. Some hoteliers worry that the Olympics will not bring as much benefit as expected. These owners may be struggling to figure out how to attract customers!
The sixth is compensation, which is a mess. The security measures during the Olympic Games directly or indirectly affected the business activities of many companies, the parties are still discussing the compensation plan, the dispute!
This is like a war without smoke, all sides for their own interests to fight, a headache!
Finally, there are geopolitical issues waiting for the Paris Organizing Committee to jump in!
The Palestinian-Israeli conflict, various terrorist activities, and cyber attacks for various purposes are all potential threats that make us sleepless!
Officials at all levels of the Olympic Organizing Committee may be keeping an eye on the international situation, lest they accidentally step on a land mine!
As for the 5G network, broadcasting technology, stadium construction and the degree of excitement of the competition, it will only be known when the actual competition.
In the face of these seven problems, officials at all levels of the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee are really under pressure!
I hope they can face the challenge bravely, and look forward to presenting a wonderful Olympic feast after 100 days!
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