The_ApolloAffair t1_j5yoydw wrote
Reply to comment by angryve in IOC issues statement on solidarity with Ukraine & sanctions against Russia and Belarus - Atlethes will be allowed to compete under neutral flag by RandomDKguy
The Olympics have always been about competing in sports despite any governmental conflict. That’s how it was in Ancient Greece, and that’s how it has continued to be.
angryve t1_j5yp7n7 wrote
Civilizations grow with time, otherwise we’d still have slavery in the US/Europe. It’s time for the Olympics to grow with the rest of society and stand up against a genocide and illegal occupation
JordanPoohole3 t1_j5yvrtj wrote
“That’s how it was in Ancient Greece…” do you know what year it is dude??
The_ApolloAffair t1_j5z5hzs wrote
The US invaded Iraq and overthrew their government. Where was the Olympic ban for that? Where is the Olympic ban for Israel’s war crimes in Palestine? If the Olympics is going to take a stand against war/war crimes, they need to be consistent, and not just vilify the current bogeyman of the west.
JordanPoohole3 t1_j5zie25 wrote
Well true. But the IOC has always been extremely pro-West and politically biased so…
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