I will dress up with a belt, heels and a wig… The Olympic torch should be for everyone in France

In July, the Olympic Games will be held in Paris; two transvestites will be among the bearers who will carry the Olympic torch in France. “I’m going to dress up with a beautiful belt, beautiful heels and a stunning wig,” declared Martin Namias, who performs as “Miss Martini”. Arthur Raynaud known as “Minima Geste” will also carry the torch. According to them, it is a demonstration that everyone has their place in the French inclusive society, which is also supported by the socialist mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo.

Photo:

Repro X

Description: French drag queen Minima Geste

XXXIII will break out in Paris on July 26. summer Olympic Games. And as is the custom, months before, a torch with fire from Olympia, Greece heads to the site. In France, two transvestites Miss Martini and Minima Geste will be among the porters. They have been performing as drag queens for years, dressing up in distinctive women’s clothing as part of their show.

According to Martin Namias, who performs as Miss Martini in LGBTQ clubs, he is looking forward to what he will do with the Olympic torch show. “I’ll do anything to put on a good show, make people dance, bring joy to their faces, make them dream,” said Miss Martini, according to barrons.com.

“It’s an honor to be a part of it and it’s important for the whole world to see that in France you can be a drag queen and carry the Olympic flame,” added Miss Martini, adding that it would highlight the image of an inclusive French society where each his own place.

Traditionally, runners with the Olympic torch must wear a white leotard, which Miss Martini is said to only partially comply with. “I’ll be wearing a white leotard, but I’ll be adorning myself with a beautiful belt, beautiful heels and a stunning wig,” added Miss Martini, who will carry the torch for 200 meters around Marseille.

In Paris, just before the start of the games, another drag queen, Minima Geste, will carry the torch. In the last week, she has been at the center of the French culture war, when criticism is heard especially from conservative circles. Minima Geste is reportedly facing a wave of homophobic and transphobic insults and is considering taking legal action against it.

The socialist mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, also responded to the wave of intolerance. “I’ll say it again, I’m proud and Paris is proud that a drag queen will carry the torch and the values of peace and humanity,” she said, according to the straitstimes.com website.

According to her, this drag queen is proud to take part in the Olympic torch relay. “The fact that the torch will be carried by a drag queen is a huge honor for me,” said the performer. “One of the messages I want to carry is pride in my community, because ten years ago it would have been unimaginable for a drag queen to carry the torch,” added the LGBTQ+ campaigner.

Meanwhile, far-right politician Marion Marechal reminded that Minima Geste has significantly vulgar and hypersexualized performances. “I don’t think it’s a good way to represent France in the world,” said Marechalová according to the server insidethegames.bizwho is the niece of far-right leader Marine Le Pen.

“It’s clear that the far right is opposed to a drag queen carrying the Olympic flame,” Miss Martini responded, saying it would open up a debate about inclusion. “The Olympic values are magnificent and universal. We are for sport and the inclusion of everyone together. Society is changing and I think the Olympic system must change as well,” she added, adding that transgender athletes should also participate in the Olympics.

Add PL to your favorite feeds on Google News. Thank you