IOC boss says individual athletes cannot be punished for acts of their governments, defending move to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutrals (www.bbc.co.uk)

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[-] knfrmity@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 11 months ago

I wonder why USian athletes are still allowed to compete under their nation's flag, seeing as their government will invade or meddle with whoever it damn well likes.

[-] TexMexBazooka@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

Because we’re useful as Allies.

[-] knfrmity@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 11 months ago

Allies the way that the mob protection racket is allied with local business owners.

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