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How technology will power the opening ceremony

The athletes' arrival via boat at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris is "a visual feast, but also a challenging event to broadcast".

BBC technology reporter Paul Carter investigates how 5G technology on the river Seine will allow filming and streaming the event on water.

TechXplore Paris: Countdown to the Games - is the first episode of a three-part series presented by BBC’s Paul Carter and will air globally on 20 July 2024.