Brazilian skateboarding sensation Leixa Leal used sign language to convey a message about Jesus on Sunday after winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.
Christians and Jesus followers around the world were outraged when half-naked drag queens and children depicted “The Last Supper” during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, while Christian sports spectators rejoiced to see skateboarders and Olympians honor Jesus with respect and praise.
🔥🚨BREAKING: Catholic skater Leisa Leal won a bronze medal at the World Olympics in Paris but was allegedly told she wasn't allowed to praise Jesus Christ.
“Jesus is the way, the truth and the life,” Mr. Leal responded in sign language in protest.
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In the video, Leal signs to the camera, saying, “Jesus is the way, the truth and the life,” a reference to John 14:6 from the Bible.
Just before that, Leal competed in the street skateboarding competition at the Paris Olympics, ultimately winning the bronze medal, landing the final trick of the competition to move from fifth to third place. according to To CNN.
“It was like she won the gold medal. She had to do it,” Michelle Arruda, a Brazilian fan who bought tickets to the games a year ago, told CNN. “It was very moving, you felt the Olympic spirit. You have to be here to understand what it is.”
Leal is also Brazil's youngest Olympian in history, winning a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at age 13, according to CNN. (Related article: 'I'm so unhappy with religion': 'The View' co-host Sara Haines slams Christians for being upset at opening of Drag Olympics)
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— Vini Jr. (@vinijr) July 28, 2024
Brazilians around the world were praising Real's incredible performance, with Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior writing on Twitter: “We love you @rayssaleal ❤️ You are the best!!”