Athletes cruising along the Seine, acrobats on water and chaotic riverbank crowds was a spectacular and revolutionary way to open last year’s Olympic Games, setting a new bar for host cities to showcase the tournament.
But don’t expect something similar in Brisbane in 2032.
Zoe Samios covers wagering and the business of sport from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the media and telecommunications reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and covered media at The Australian. Connect with Zoe on Twitter. Email Zoe at zoe.samios@afr.com
