Posted on 05/08/2021 8:37:59 PM PDT by 11th_VA
Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will be prohibited from wearing “Black Lives Matter” apparel at games and ceremonies this summer, as officials have confirmed the ban on protests and political messages, according to TMZ.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) revealed its broad policy on no demonstrations on the field of play, during official ceremonies and at the podium two weeks ago, and the Associated Press reported this week that officials have now included “BLM” apparel to the list of banned items.
Officials say that BLM slogans will be permitted at some parts of the Games, such as at press conferences, during interviews and at team meetings, however, engaging in BLM-branded messaging outside of these areas is grounds for punishment.
The IOC reported that the ban comes as result of a poll revealing a “majority” of the 3,500 athletes are in favor of strict rules against demonstrations...
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I doubt there will be an Olympics this year.
I think some American woke olympians are going to embarrass the country.
That’s Ray Cist!!!!
Let’s see if the US boycotts using the pretexts of “the pandemic”.
it will move up another year but same ole Tokyo. At least the IOC is doing something about the ghetto animals.
The Olympics is not the Academy Awards where the award gives you license to make a political speech.
I like Japs
The Japanese get criticized for being racist and insular. They are proving to be wise in doing so. They were not much affected by COVID and their country has also been generally unmoved by “woke” policies too.
In the age of COVID, who really WANTS to welcome the rest of the world? Except Biden-Harris, that is. They’ll accept anybody so long as they can vote Democrat.
The olympics has always been political. I am sure the globalists who run IOC will slap down the Japanese on this one.
I don’t think so. Olympic officials have already declared there will be no disrespecting the flag. No kneeling during the national anthems. No kidding.
Like everyone else, I am sick and tired of sports being so politicized. I truly hope the Olympics can return these sporting events back to what they should be.
Good on 'em.
I'd like to see what happens to those brave BLM/ANTIFA (I repeat myself) protestors if they try to seize a police station or take over some streets in China.
The Japanese Police are not Officer Friendly
I don’t disagree with the policy, but this will just make them double down on disruptive and obnoxious “activism”. If the Olympics actually go on, it will turn into a complete cluster. Given this and the transgenders dominating the women’s events, think I’ll pass.
Good!
The amount of time I spend watching any sports, including the Olympics, is inversely proportional to the amount of politics and self-righteousness on display.
Good move.
If you like your country you can keep your country. HOORAY Japan.
Lol, depends on how far back you want to go. i do not want to see a bunch of Greek guys wrestling.
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