Drag queens shine at Olympics opening, but 'Last Supper' tableau draws criticism

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Boats containing athletes representing each country sailed 6km down the River Seine, before French judo champion Teddy Riner and sprinter Marie-Jose Perec lit a cauldron which will float above the city until the closing ceremony.
The Independent
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Céline Dion closed out the night by singing “L’Hymne à l’amour” from the base of the Eiffel Tower.
NBC News
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Around 6,000-7,000 athletes are set to sail down a six kilometre (four-mile) stretch of the river Seine from the Austerlitz bridge in the east to the Eiffel Tower, on 85 barges and boats.
The Telegraph
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Drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, showcasing what many see as the vibrant and influential role of the French LGBTQ+ community — while also attracting criticism over a tableau reminiscent of “The Last Supper.”
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