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Paris Olympics Head Braces For Scrutiny, Defends Integrity Amidst Investigation

  • Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 Olympics, expects intense criticism and financial scrutiny but rejects comparisons to previous scandal-ridden Games.
  • Estanguet defends his colleagues whose homes were searched in an investigation into Olympic contracts and emphasizes careful oversight of billions in funds.
  • Estanguet believes Paris will be the "safest place in the world" during the 2024 Olympics despite unfinished preparations one year before the event.
  • Estanguet anticipates ongoing probes even post-Olympics and scrutiny from the public and media.
  • Estanguet insists the current investigation is not comparable to past Olympic corruption and ethics scandals.
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