Rio 2016 — Interim President Booed

Rio 2016's opening ceremony turned political when 78,000 spectators loudly booed Acting President Michel Temer, chanting 'Fora Temer' (Temer out) as he declared the Games open, reflecting Brazil's deep political crisis. This public rejection was a striking contrast to the warm reception of past leaders, such as President Obama's welcome at London 2012. The ceremony, costing $20 million, was budget-conscious but overshadowed by the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff, which triggered protests. The booing, heard by a global audience of 3 billion, marked the event as a watershed moment where sport became a platform for political dissent.