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The fact that the IOC believes sport is neutral after the year weâve just had is absolutely insane.
Following a set of rules from the very founder said that said the inclusion of women at the games was âimpractical, uninteresting and improper.â is wild.
Following a set of rules from the very founder said that said the inclusion of women at the games was âimpractical, uninteresting and improper.â is wild.
The fact that Hitler and his âmaster raceâ used the 1936 Olympic Games for propaganda purposes and the IOC didnât call that out as âpoliticalâ
Yet in 1968, US medalists Tommie Smith & John Carlos raised their fists against racial inequality in the US- they were expelled
Yet in 1968, US medalists Tommie Smith & John Carlos raised their fists against racial inequality in the US- they were expelled
Tommie Smith & John Carlos at 1968 Olympics were one of the first to silently protests in sport for equality and many have followed since.
#BLM wasnât unearthed in 2020- whether raising a fist or taking the knee, the fight against racial inequality has been ongoing.
#BLM wasnât unearthed in 2020- whether raising a fist or taking the knee, the fight against racial inequality has been ongoing.
The silence that sport has shown over the years has been enabling.
But silencing athletes, now when they have the power to speak up, is insane.
For a Games that holds highly regards itself on morals and good values, where is the same energy for racism?
But silencing athletes, now when they have the power to speak up, is insane.
For a Games that holds highly regards itself on morals and good values, where is the same energy for racism?
