I’m so happy the athletes get to participate. The window for this caliber of competition is small and theyve trained for years. I would hate it if the USA were banned for bad behavior (say, letting gymnastics doctors rape all the girls), if all our young athletes lost the chance to compete. Glad the athletes are still there.
There are a few factors distinguishing this instance, but regardless on a happier note:
There is a fabulous documentary of the 1980 Russian hockey team. Really cool to get their take on that fateful game at Lake Placid, which from US perspective was a “Miracle.”
This is the Russian team’s side of the story, the players are so compelling. :)
Trailer: