Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pope Francis discussed the “immoral display” at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony during a phone call on 1 August, 2024. President Erdogan emphasized the need for a united front against actions that demean sacred values, highlighting that “human dignity was being trampled on, and religious and moral values were being mocked, offending both Muslims and Christians.” 2024 Paris ceremony does not represent sport and unity of sporting nations It must be stated that the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris elicited reactions ranging from shock to disgust. The spirit of the Olympic Games, as envisioned by Pierre de Coubertin, intended to celebrate sport and the unity of sporting nations. The rules of […]
