I may be in the minority on this, but I couldn’t care less about the political leanings of national team or big-name athletes at the Olympics, or anywhere else. I would expect them to have varying political preferences just like the population at large. I certainly don’t believe an athlete should have to share my politics to compete at the Olympics.
That would be bizarre, like East Germany or North Korea, where you had to toe the party line or else. We don’t want that in free countries.
I agree that Ann are entitled to their views. However, as ambassadors and f the country, any public statements should be made thoughtfully and with minimal civility and respect.
One of the most beautiful Medal Ceremonies to me was when USAF Captain Micki King was on the podium with grateful and proud tears in 1970 with her Gold Medal in diving