'In a perfect world, yes, athletes could be separated from the sins of their country and leaders. But politics & sports are tightly intertwined, and the Olympics are no different,' nrarmour writes. Paris Olympics 2024 should be w/o Russian athletes.
Humility is not one of the International Olympic Committee’s strong suits. Neither is reading the room.
“The Olympic Games can set an example for a world where everyone respects the same rules and one another,” the statement said. “They can inspire us to solve problems by building bridges, leading to better understanding among people. They can open the door to dialogue and peace-building in ways that exclusion and division do not.
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