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This, for example, would be forbidden by the IOC: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/11/sports/race-imboden-fencer-kneels.html?fbclid=IwAR0M27ouVuB1DCmGbrl_xZJlQ9vtqo7ZsDoriFJUf1509FiEURqOtLr3qOI">https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/1...
While athletes are to be given more “opportunities” to express their views, protesting during “podium, field of play and official ceremonies” won’t be allowed during the upcoming Games in Tokyo and Beijing.
To see the full report: https://www.olympic.org/athlete365/app/uploads/2021/04/21042021-Athlete-Expression-Consultation-PSE.pdf">https://www.olympic.org/athlete36...
The most represented NOC is China
3,547 is a relatively small number. For comparison, 11,091 athletes are expected at the Tokyo Olympic Games.The most represented NOC is China https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇨🇳" title="Flagge von China" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von China"> with 14% of respondents, compared to only 7% Americans https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇺🇸" title="Flagge der Vereinigten Staaten" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge der Vereinigten Staaten">. The most represented disciplines are “Aquatics” and “Athletics”." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⏩" title="Nach rechts zeigendes doppeltes Dreieck" aria-label="Emoji: Nach rechts zeigendes doppeltes Dreieck"> 3,547 is a relatively small number. For comparison, 11,091 athletes are expected at the Tokyo Olympic Games.The most represented NOC is China https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇨🇳" title="Flagge von China" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von China"> with 14% of respondents, compared to only 7% Americans https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇺🇸" title="Flagge der Vereinigten Staaten" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge der Vereinigten Staaten">. The most represented disciplines are “Aquatics” and “Athletics”." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Such disparities were to be expected, as protest cultures and regulations widely vary across countries.
Such low level of political engagement then easily leads to the striking 67% of athletes which opposed podium protests.
It should be noted that half (49%) NEVER expressed their views PUBLICLY, while almost 1/4 (22%) NEVER even expressed their views PRIVATELY. Such low level of political engagement then easily leads to the striking 67% of athletes which opposed podium protests." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🗣️" title="Silhouette eines sprechenden Kopfes" aria-label="Emoji: Silhouette eines sprechenden Kopfes"> It should be noted that half (49%) NEVER expressed their views PUBLICLY, while almost 1/4 (22%) NEVER even expressed their views PRIVATELY. Such low level of political engagement then easily leads to the striking 67% of athletes which opposed podium protests." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Why?
For example, Smith and Carlos’ podium protest in 1968, now widely praised, was largely decried by the majority of Americans at first.
Protest, often aimed at changing society’s power structures, does make people uncomfortable. For example, Smith and Carlos’ podium protest in 1968, now widely praised, was largely decried by the majority of Americans at first." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✊" title="Erhobene Faust" aria-label="Emoji: Erhobene Faust"> Protest, often aimed at changing society’s power structures, does make people uncomfortable. For example, Smith and Carlos’ podium protest in 1968, now widely praised, was largely decried by the majority of Americans at first." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
It is therefore expected that such voices won’t be heard in transnational quantitative surveys such as the one commissioned by the IOC.
