The Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony has sparked outrage due to several controversial acts, including a recreation of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting ‘The Last Supper.’ This depiction has deeply hurt the religious sentiments of many Christians.
In response to the backlash, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has removed the opening ceremony video featuring drag queens from YouTube. The ceremony also included a scene portraying the beheading of Queen Marie Antoinette, which has been widely condemned.
Many viewers expressed that the ceremony should have included a “viewer discretion” warning due to its content. Additionally, the IOC faced criticism for mistakenly introducing the South Korean contingent as North Korea during the ceremony, an error for which they have since apologized.
The combination of these controversial elements has led to significant public discontent, prompting apologies and corrective actions from the organizers.