Parisians are slowly waking up to the fact that the Olympics are home...
PARIS: "This way, sir." The tall, burly man flashed a huge smile outside the Main Press Centre at the Palais des Congrès in Porte Maillot. "Which country? Oh India. Viva India." He kept smiling, shook hands and then suddenly turned serious. "We need to check your bags, please. Phone, wallet, coins out in the tray." That familiar security drill done, the first steps towards Paris 2024 had been taken.