Paris organizers defended the Olympics opening ceremony on Sunday amid backlash over the obvious mocking of The Final Supper throughout the efficiency.
The opening ceremony drew condemnation from American leaders, world leaders, Christian teams and athletes alike over its depiction of one of the revered events in Christianity.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Drag queen Piche prepares to carry out on the Debilly Bridge in Paris, throughout the opening ceremony of the Summer time Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photograph/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)
The ceremony’s phase appeared to resemble an outline of The Final Supper, famously painted by Leonardo da Vinci. The efficiency ensemble included drag queens, a transgender mannequin and a unadorned singer who was stylized to resemble the Greek god Dionysus.
Paris 2024 spokesperson Anne Descamps spoke about it on Sunday.
“Clearly there was by no means an intention to point out disrespect to any spiritual group. (The opening ceremony) tried to rejoice group tolerance,” Descamps informed reporters, via Reuters.
“We imagine this ambition was achieved. If individuals have taken any offense, we’re actually sorry.”
The Eiffel Tower is lit within the rain in Paris throughout the opening ceremony of the Summer time Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photograph/Natacha Pisarenko)
LIVE UPDATES: PARIS OLYMPICS CHURNS ON AS LAST SUPPER PARODY DRAWS INTENSE SCRUTINY
One other French LGBT chief urged the ceremony didn’t go far sufficient.
“We all know within the LGBTQ group in France we’re removed from what the ceremony confirmed. There’s a lot progress to do in society concerning transgender individuals. It’s horrible that to legally change their identification they’re pressured to be on trial,” Inter-LGBT president James Leperlier stated.
“In case you noticed the opening ceremony final evening you’d assume it was like that usually, but it surely’s not. France tried to point out what it ought to be and never what it’s.”
The Trocadero venue, with the Eiffel Tower looming within the background, throughout the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Video games. (Francois-Xavier Marit/Pool by way of Reuters)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker and former MLB star Roy Oswalt have been amongst those that spoke out in opposition to the parody.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
Comply with Fox Information Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
