Was it the best opening ceremony that Paris Olympics could offer? Why was it slammed for being the worst? Details here

Though Emmanuelle Macron-led France spent a whopping amount of $8.4 billion to host the Paris Olympics at a time when unemployment is soaring and economic woes are rampant, the opening ceremony has been criticized. The organizers went beyond the formal format of holding the ceremony in a stadium and produced a razzmatazz and riots of colors on the flowing River Seine, where thousands of people gathered on both sides and greeted the participating players. But it has been leveled as the worst opening ceremony in history. The disgruntled BBC viewers, who tuned in to watch the event, have slammed the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony as "the worst in history."

According to 'The Irish Star', as the arsonists wreaked havoc on the rail transport system, the lifeline of Paris, bringing it to a halt, many international visitors struggled to reach the venue in time. This angered the spectators, who expressed their frustration on social media. London-based X user Dr Luka Vicinic wrote in a post, "Honestly, this is the worst Olympic Games Opening Ceremony since I can remember. Seriously, what on Earth is this? " Another user expressed his anger and wrote, "I'm embarrassed on behalf of France, this is going down as the worst opening ceremony in history. #OpeningCeremony #OlympicGames".

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However, some other people came out in support of the opening ceremony and its organizers. @crafymate wrote in its post, "Enjoying being a couch potato to watch the Olympics Opening Ceremony from my favorite city in the world Paris! This is incredible! Innovative original and spectacular!".

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was seen sitting among the spectators at the main stadium in the Jardins du Trocadero. He was wearing a Team GB rain jacket while others were clad in ponchos. Among other important persons attending the opening ceremony were IOC President Thomas Bach, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ariana Grande, Serena Williams, and John Legend.

FAQs

How was the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics criticized?
The disgruntled BBC viewers, who tuned in to watch the event, have slammed the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony as "the worst in history."

Why the spectators could not reach the venue of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in time?
As the arsonists wreaked havoc on the rail transport system, the lifeline of Paris, bringing it to a halt, many international visitors struggled to reach the venue in time. This angered the spectators, who expressed their frustration on social media.