PARIS (Reuters) -Paris 2024 organisers apologised on Sunday to Catholics and other Christian groups angered by a kitsch tableau in the Olympic Games opening ceremony that appeared to parody Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" painting. The segment, which resembled the biblical scene ...
The opening ceremony of theParis 2024 Olympic Gamesdivided opinion, as it gave much to talk about and not just for the visual spectacle that was seen along the Seine River. The controversial moment was the scene that was visible throughout the celebration, which for many was reminiscent ofLeon...
An Olympic opening ceremony parody of Da Vinci's "The Last Supper" featuring drag queens drew fury from the Catholic Church and far-right politicians
An 11-time world champion and four-time Olympic gold medalist, Riner is one of the most popular and beloved figures in any sport from France. Riner was France’s flag bearer during the opening ceremony and joined retired French track and field sprinter Marie-José Pérec in...
Paris Olympics organizers apologized Sunday to anyone who was offended by a tableau that evoked Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” during the glamorous opening ceremony. Da Vinci’s painting depicts the moment when Jesus Christ declared that an apostle would betray him. The scene during Fri...
Olympic and faith leaders seek reset after opening ceremony outcry, while chaplains welcome athletes The 2024 Paris Games got off to a rocky start with many religious groups around the world, including the Vatican over a tableau in the opening ceremony perceived by some as evoking Leonardo da Vi...
reputation as the world’s fashion capital for the following century. Lately, though, fashion dictate slowly returns to Italy, namely Milan, and New York also has its say in the matter. Some elements of the 2024 Olympic Games’ opening ceremony seriously damaged Paris’ reputation as the arbite...
The#OpeningCeremonyis France's largest nightclub. Celebrities are showcasing young French designer talent, while DJ Barbara Butch provides the tunes. The perfect moment for the last delegations to arrive. ✨ — The Olympic Games (@Olympics)July 26, 2024 ...
In the end, she wore a cap to cover her hair, after reaching an agreement with the French Olympic Committee. A video of highlights from the Marathon Pour Tous is being shown at the closing ceremony. The race on Saturday night was open to the public and run on the same course as ...
ESPN’s Pat McAfee has some thoughts on the controversial Olympic Opening Ceremony in Paris. On Friday, the Opening Ceremony featured a presentation depicting the Greek God Dionysus, which many viewers felt was disrespectful towards Christianity and the Last Supper. ...