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Paris 2024 organizers said on Thursday (August 1) that incidents had been reported to the police after some athletes said they had been victims of theft at the Olympic village.The Kyodo news agency on Monday (July 29) reported that a Japanese rugby sevens player had his wedding ring, a necklace and cash stolen from his room at the village, which is situated just north of central Paris.Javier Mascherano, head coach of the Argentine Olympic soccer team, reported last week that some of his players were robbed before their first game last Wednesday.&quot;Those incidents have been reported to the police,&quot; Paris 2024 spokesperson Anne Desxcamps told a press conference.&quot;We are supporting the athletes and delegations. The village is a very highly secured place.&quot;&quot;There are more than 180 security cameras, we&#x27;re very committed to making the village a safe place for the athletes.&quot;Athletes outside the Olympic village said on Thursday they felt secure at Paris 2024 facilities and that they normally lock their rooms to prevent any incident.Organizers could not immediately say how many security agents were deployed at the Olympic village, which was expected to accommodate some 14,000 athletes across 52 hectares (128.5 acres).<div>(Production: Thomas Suen, Ngouda Dione, Miguel Pereira, Elena Rodriguez)</div>

Paris 2024 organizers said on Thursday (August 1) that incidents had been reported to the police after some athletes said they had been victims of theft at the Olympic village.

Paris 2024 organizers said on Thursday (August 1) that incidents had been reported to the police after some athletes said they had been victims of theft at the Olympic village.

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Olympic athletes feel 'secure' at Paris 2024 village despite reported thefts

Olympic athletes feel 'secure' at Paris 2024 village despite reported thefts

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