The Paris Olympics 2024 is under fire from prominent boxing and MMA athletes. Notable figures, including UFC champion Islam Makhachev and boxing sensation Ryan Garcia, have voiced their displeasure over the controversial opening ceremony.

Ryan Garcia first took to Instagram to express his concerns, claiming that the ceremony showed religious disrespect. He called for the Paris Olympics to be banned for mocking Christianity and Jesus Christ. Following Garcia’s remarks, Dagestani fighter Makhachev also criticized the Paris Olympics.

Makhachev posted a comparison of the 2014 Russian Olympics ceremony and the 2024 Paris Olympics. He expressed his anger on X, stating, “Paris Games is a shame and dark stain on the Olympic movement. We should bring it back to Russia again to fix everything.”

The reigning lightweight champion urged moving the Olympics to Russia to restore the event’s integrity. Makhachev is not alone in his criticism; many other UFC stars have also spoken out against the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony.

**UFC Stars Join Criticism of Paris Olympics 2024 After Makhachev’s Remarks**

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland mocked the incident, sharing his thoughts on X. He wrote, “I don’t know why everyone is upset with the Olympics. We all know France loves getting on their knees….”

French UFC star Benoit Saint-Denis, a former French army member turned professional fighter, voiced his disappointment with the event. He condemned the controversial Paris Olympics opening ceremony, claiming it “humiliated” Christianity.

Many athletes participate in this Olympic tournament, a significant platform for representing their countries. However, the criticisms have sparked debates about the event’s organization and respect for cultural and religious sensitivities. Despite the backlash, the Paris Olympics continue, with its future direction still uncertain.