Jolly, who received support from French political leaders including President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, said the controversy did not lead to any changes to the ceremonies that followed.
Paralympic closing ceremony director wants to turn the Stade de France into a dance floor
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Artistic director Thomas Jolly, who led the opening ceremony for the Olympics, said the event will “showcase the Paralympic athletes and the values that they embody", and promised “performances that have never been seen before."
Paralympic Games will start with 'never seen before' opening ceremony in Paris
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