Trouble at the Olympics

Suspended TV presenter refuses to leave

Trouble at the Olympic Games in Paris: TV presenter Przemyslaw Babiarz, who was suspended with immediate effect for making a statement at the opening ceremony, is refusing to leave the French capital.

As the Polish newspaper "Przegląd Sportowy" reports, Babiarz is defending himself against his suspension.

"Unfortunately, this is a vision of communism"
At the opening ceremony on Friday evening in Paris, singer Juliette Armanet performed the song "Imagine" by John Lennon. A song in which a peaceful and united world without heaven, nations and religion is longed for. It is also considered the unofficial Olympic anthem.

Babiarz got carried away with a controversial statement. "A world without heaven, nations and religions. This vision of peace that should apply to all people. Unfortunately, that is a vision of communism." This triggered a huge shitstorm on social media, with the TV station Telewizja Polska suspending the presenter as a result.

Letter of complaint
He has now refused to leave Paris. Meanwhile, 130 journalists and athletes have already signed a letter of complaint demanding the presenter's reinstatement - but to no avail.