Olympic Opening Ceremony Draws Criticism
C Spire Withdraws Advertising
Organizers Apologize for Offensive Sequence
The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has sparked controversy after a performance during the ceremony offended viewers. Organizers have since apologized, and a major sponsor has announced it will withdraw its advertising from the event.
The performance in question involved a banquet sequence that featured imagery of overweight individuals. Critics have slammed the sequence as insensitive and fatphobic.
C Spire, a US-based technology company, has announced that it will pull its advertising from the Olympics in response to the controversy. The company said in a statement that it "does not condone the offensive content that was displayed during the opening ceremony."
The organizers of the Paris Olympics have apologized for the offense caused by the performance. They said in a statement that they "regret that this sequence was included in the ceremony and apologize to anyone who was offended by it."
The controversy comes as the Olympic Games are already facing criticism for their high cost and environmental impact. The opening ceremony was particularly lavish, with a budget of over $100 million.
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