@rexi @EugeneMcParland can you explain why?
To my understanding a lot of Russian athletes are members of Russian army. Not to mention, they can be used better as propaganda tools than as cannon fodder.
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A touching tribute 👏@EugeneMcParland considering that a German speed skater wasn’t allowed to have statements against political discrimination on their blades, I’m more surprised this was allowed
Olympic Committee Bans German Athlete’s Political Statement on Skating
A recent decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has sparked controversy regarding political statements in sports. The IOC has banned German speed skater Josephine Schlörb from wearing her custom skates, which featured the inscription “Hatred is not an opinion,” during the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan. Background on the Controversy Josephine Schlörb, a 22-year-old …
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