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Paris Olympics: France Declares Readiness as Athletes ArriveFrench President Emmanuel Macron has expressed confidence in France's preparedness to host the upcoming Paris Olympics, which will mark the return of the Games to the French capital after nearly a century. Macron visited the Athletes' Village on Monday, four days before the official opening ceremony.The Games will utilize temporary venues constructed in the heart of Paris, including the Athletes' Village in Seine-Saint-Denis, the poorest area in France. Macron emphasized the transformative impact the Olympics will have on the region, promising to return after the Games to witness its legacy.The Athletes' Village, comprising 40 low-rise housing blocks, has been built using innovative construction techniques that prioritize sustainability. However, some Olympic delegations have expressed concerns about the lack of air conditioning and have ordered portable cooling units.International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach also visited the Village, where thousands of athletes and officials are arriving. The complex is expected to house up to 14,500 individuals at the peak of the Games.Meanwhile, France's Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne has welcomed the Israeli delegation to the Games, following a controversial call by a French lawmaker to exclude them due to the conflict in Gaza. Sejourne condemned the statement as "irresponsible and dangerous," assuring the security of the Israeli delegation.In a significant development, Team USA has named basketball superstar LeBron James as their male flagbearer for the opening ceremony. James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, expressed his honor in representing the United States on the global stage.The opening ceremony on Friday will feature a spectacular display of 6,000-7,000 athletes sailing down the Seine River on barges and boats, passing by iconic landmarks such as Notre-Dame Cathedral.However, Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar has withdrawn from the Games due to extreme fatigue after winning his third Tour de France title.