Olympics update: the opening ceremony, the security, and the sports that kick it all off

Published: July 26, 2024, 5:28 p.m.

It\u2019s hard to make a city like Paris, France any more of a spectacle than it already is. But tonight, at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic games, it will attract billions of viewers from around the world, and millions of in-person spectators. Behind the scenes, barricades and checkpoints have turned the city into a fortress as the city prepares for an Olympic first \u2013 an opening ceremony unfolding outside the security of a stadium. Joining us today on AirTalk is Chris Bumbaca, USA Today sports reporter following the Olympics; he\u2019s at the games in Paris.