Paris Olympics off to rough start, with sabotaged trains and weather dampening mood before opening
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Authorities dealing with widespread rail disruptions caused by overnight sabotage of high-speed train lines, while cloudy skies dampen the mood over Paris. Challenges highlighted in breaking with traditional stadium opening ceremony to host a sprawling open-air event in central Paris.
The decision to transform central Paris into a massive open-air theater for the opening ceremony presents logistical challenges in crowd management and security, contrasting with previous Olympic cities' stadium-based ceremonies. France's law enforcement praised for ensuring safety amidst unique ceremony setup.
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