Macron's intimate kiss and hug with sports minister at Olympics causes stir, netizens call it 'indecent'

‘Curious kiss’ between Macron and French sports minister

Amelie Oudea-Castera, a former professional tennis player, appeared locked in a close embrace with the president, sparking controversy in the French media and online.

Awkward moment Macron and sports minister share ‘strange kiss’ during Olympics

Emmanuel Macron and his sports minister set tongues wagging when they shared a celebratory hug.

Macron's Photo Sharing Intimate Kiss With His Sports Minister During Olympics Opening Ceremony Causes Social Media Stir

Some social media commentators went even further and said that the kiss should have gotten more attention than the opening ceremony itself which also led to mini controversy.

"Embarrassing": French President Emmanuel Macron's Embrace And Kiss With Sports Minister Causes A Stir

Photos of French President Emmanuel Macron tightly embracing his Sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera during the opening ceremony of Paris Olympics has gone viral on social media. Ms Oudea-Castera, 46, is also seen planting a kiss close to Mr Macron's neck, also 46 years old, reported The Telegraph. Gabriel Attal, France's Prime Minister, can be seen looking the other way as Ms Oudea-Castera embraced the French president. The photos have caused …

French President Emmanuel Macron’s intimate kiss with sports minister raises eyebrows

French President Emmanuel Macron, 46, shared an intimate kiss with his sports minister during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics

Macron's intimate kiss and hug with sports minister at Olympics causes stir, netizens call it 'indecent'

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in another controversy after he was caught kissing and embracing Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra amid the 2024 Paris Olympic Games which raised many eyebrows and sent media into a frenzy. The awkward photos of touchy moments between Macron and Oudéa-Castéra were all over the internet as some even said that it appeared like the affectionate display of a lover’s embrace.