Olympic Committee Bans Athletes from Making Political Statements

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Olympic Committee Bans Athletes from Making Political Statements

Olympic Committee Bans Athletes from Making Political Statements at 2020 Tokyo Games
“It is a fundamental principle that sport is neutral and must be separate from political, religious or any other type of interference,” the International Olympic Committee said.

the International Olympic Committee published its list of guidelines for athletes, with rule 50 of the Olympic Charter barring any guests from staging political protests during the summer games.

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Those include “displaying any political messaging, including signs or armbands; gestures of a political nature, like a hand gesture or kneeling; and refusal to follow the Ceremonies protocol,” according to the IOC.

“As athletes, we are passionate about our sports and achieving our sporting performance goals,” the guidelines say. “For each and every one of us, that passion continues into everyday life, where we advocate for change on issues of great importance to us and our world. That desire to drive change can naturally make it very tempting to use the platform of an appearance at the Olympic Games to make our point.”

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“However….the unique nature of the Olympic Games enables athletes from all over the world to come together in peace and harmony,” the guidelines continue. “We believe that the example we set by competing with the world’s best while living in harmony in the Olympic Village is a uniquely positive message to send to an increasingly divided world. This is why it is important, on both a personal and a global level, that we keep the venues, the Olympic Village and the podium neutral and free from any form of political, religious or ethnic demonstrations.” That isn’t to say that athletes can’t still express their views.AMIBC® - VOTE! BE COUNTED! BE HEARD!

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