Bloomberg Business of Sports: Paris Olympics Opening
Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlett Hu and Damien Sassoir for the latest headlines and stories from the business of sports. In this special edition of the show, dedicated to the Olympics, Bloomberg News reporter Hugo Miller joins us in Paris to analyze a recent Bloomberg Big Take article about how the city faces huge challenges to contain the cost of the Olympics. We are joined by special guest host Vanessa Perdomo, Bloomberg Originals correspondent, to preview this year’s Olympics. France’s Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises, Trade, Crafts and Tourism Olivia Gregoire joins us to talk about ticket demand for the Olympics and Paralympics and the economic impact of hosting the Olympics. Plus, U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland talks about the excitement around Team USA, the global growth of women’s sports, the appeal of the U.S. as a host nation and new opportunities with the Paralympics. Plus, we have a special conversation with our team on the ground in Paris. Bloomberg TV’s Paris correspondent Caroline Conant speaks with MEDEF Paris Chairman Charles Znaty to examine the challenges Parisian businesses are facing during the Olympics.
July 26, 2024
