Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:45pm on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday Sports
The Paris Olympics organizers issued an apology for a tableau at the opening ceremony that parodied Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper," featuring drag queens. The performance sparked outrage among conservatives worldwide, who deemed it disrespectful to Catholics and Christians. Creative director Thomas Jolly explained the act was meant to celebrate diversity and French gastronomy, not to offend. Paris 2024 spokesperson Anne Descamps reiterated that any offense was unintentional. The International Olympic Committee welcomed the clarification, emphasizing the organizers' commitment to inclusivity.
