Olympic Controversy: Opening Ceremony Video Deletion Sparks Global Backlash
The official Olympics account has sparked controversy by deleting the opening ceremony video of the 2024 Paris Olympics, leading to widespread criticism and speculation among netizens. The video was initially available on the official Olympics YouTube channel but was taken down without explanation.

28 July 2024
The deletion of the video has sparked a heated debate, with some netizens accusing the Olympics committee of censorship and others expressing disappointed and frustration. One netizen, @王玮晨, commented, "This opening ceremony in the domestic [Chinese] context is a bit overly blown. 'Thank you, France, for making me feel that humanity still has a rescue' are all coming. Human beings are playing with fuel, LGB, it's not going to be extinct, and there's no salvation."
Others have taken to social media to express their outrage and disbelief. One user, @星综屏影, praised the opening ceremony, stating, " France, Paris, is truly a place of revolution, truly explaining what freedom, equality, and universal love are. It's a three-minute tribute to great women, a celebration of the people's unity." Another user, @欧罗拉多, commented, "It's a three-minute silence for the great women of the world."

However, not everyone was pleased with the opening ceremony. CSpire, a US-based telecommunications company, announced that it would be withdrawing its advertisements from the Olympics due to the "mocking of Christianity" during the opening ceremony. The company's decision was met with support from some, including the Governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves, who retweeted CSpire's statement, saying, "I'm proud of their decision."

The controversy surrounding the deletion of the opening ceremony video has sparked a wider conversation about the role of the Olympics in promoting unity and respect among nations and cultures. With the Olympics being a global event, it's not surprising that the opening ceremony would attract attention and criticism from around the world.

Meanwhile, the Olympics committee has remained silent on the matter, with no official explanation provided for the deletion of the video. The lack of transparency has only fueled speculation and criticism, with some netizens accusing the committee of censorship and others of being overly sensitive.
Despite the controversy, the Olympics will continue, and fans around the world will be eagerly watching the competitions and events. However, the deletion of the opening ceremony video has left a sour taste in the mouths of many, and it remains to be seen how the Olympics committee will address the situation and move forward.
In related news, the Chinese team is set to compete in several events, including shooting, swimming, and fencing. Netizens are eagerly awaiting the competitions and have been sharing their support for the Chinese athletes on social media.