Growing concern for athletes as France’s terror alert at its ‘highest’ ahead of Olympics

There has been growing concern for athletes’ safety ahead of the Paris Olympics as France’s terror alert remains at its “highest level”, says Courier Mail Journalist Des Houghton.

“I feel very worried for all our superb athletes who are going to Paris because the Department of Foreign Affairs has just put out a warning and it says – France’s national terror alert remains at the highest level,” he told Sky News Australia.

Growing concern for athletes as France’s terror alert at its ‘highest’ ahead of Olympics

The Olympics are expected to begin in July, however, Australians are being advised to exercise a high degree of caution due to the high risk of terror attacks.

“I see there’s been others in Europe too, there’s another very high level for Germany,” he said.

“But DFAT is telling Australians that there’s all sorts of places, places of worship, sports venues, landmarks, shopping centres, are all prone to terrorist attacks.”