The Olympic Games are considered one of the most important global sporting events, where the best talents from around the world gather to compete for gold medals and achieve glory. But at the 2024 Olympics, which will be held in Paris, an unprecedented incident occurred that shook the halls of this global event and caused widespread shock, not only in France, but around the world. “The rat scandal, as it came to be known, greatly affected the course of some events and sparked widespread controversy about Paris’s preparations to host the games.”

**The beginning How did the scandal start ? **

The rat scandal began in the early days of the 2024 Olympics when reports spread of large numbers of rats in some Olympic sites. “These sites included athletes’ accommodations, restaurants and even some of the stadiums where the competitions were held.” At first, the reports were considered mere rumors, but the accuracy of this information was soon confirmed after the spread of videos and photos clearly showing rats roaming around different places.

** Reasons Why did this scandal happen ? **

Initial investigations indicate that the main reasons for the spread of rats in the Olympic sites are due to several factors, including

1. ** Old infrastructure **

Paris, despite being a historic and beautiful city, suffers from some problems related to old infrastructure, especially in some areas. Old sewage systems are one of the reasons that led to the infiltration of rats into residential and sports areas.

2. ** Increase in the number of rats **

Over the past few years, Paris has witnessed a significant increase in the number of rats. This is due to the increase in population and increased food waste in the city. – As the Olympic Games approached, the pressure on sewage and municipal services increased, which contributed to the exacerbation of the problem.

3. ** Insufficient preventive measures **

Despite the warnings of some experts before the start of the Olympics, it seems that the preventive measures taken by the relevant authorities were not enough to prevent the spread of rats. Some reports indicate that some sites were not adequately inspected before the start of the games, which led to the infiltration of rats undetected.

** Surprise reactions and anger **

Reactions to the rat scandal were wide and varied. Among the athletes, many expressed their dissatisfaction and anger at the situation, especially those who had to deal with the presence of rats in their accommodation or during training. There were cases where some competitions were postponed or moved due to this problem, which affected the schedule of matches and events.

– Fans also expressed their anger and dissatisfaction with the situation, as pictures and videos spread on social media, sparking a wave of mockery and criticism towards the organizing committee of the games.- “Some saw this scandal as a reflection of the lack of preparation and planning for this global event, while others questioned the extent of Paris’s readiness to host such a major event.”

**Political and administrative repercussions**

The repercussions of the scandal were not limited to the sports aspect only, but extended to include political and administrative aspects. “The French government and the organizing committee of the Olympic Games faced severe criticism from various parties, including local and international media.” – Some opposition political parties demanded a comprehensive investigation to find out the reasons that led to this scandal, and some called for the resignation of those responsible for organizing the games.- “For its part, the French government and the organising committee have tried to mitigate the crisis by taking rapid and comprehensive measures to deal with the problem.” Specialised rat control teams have been deployed to all affected sites, and health controls have been tightened in all public places and Olympic facilities. “Press releases have also been issued confirming the organising committee’s commitment to ensuring the safety of athletes and spectators during the Games.”