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For Robertson, whose role 12 years ago is filled by French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera this year, says his greatest concern at the London opening ceremony was keeping the “athletes’ parade to time”. “Security was and, I suspect, will always be the greatest concern,” said Robertson, who in Paris will oversee his last Games as head of the British Olympic Association .Robertson, 61, admits he had butterflies in his stomach as the big day neared in London.
Robertson’s life has been notable for serving his country, first in the army, as a Conservative lawmaker — Minister for Sport and then a Foreign Office minister — for 14 years and subsequently as head of the BOA. Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower are seen through the construction site of Parc des Champions at the Trocadero for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris July 4, 2024. — AFP picThankfully the army training also prevented him from tossing and turning in bed as the premiere approached.
There may be political uncertainty in France following an inconclusive result to the snap election called by President Emmanuel Macron but Robertson believes the Olympics will open with an “exceptional” show.
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