New Athletic Sport Débuting in the "2020" really 2021 Olympics ????
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| Olympics Will Not Tolerate Athletes Protesting, Wearing ‘Black Lives Matter' Apparel |
| 2021-05-05 |
| [Federalist] Athletes who wear Black Lives Matter apparel at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will face repercussions. Last month, The International Olympic Committee said athletes are not permitted to protest due to the committee’s stance against "demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda." Adding to this rule, the committee announced that BLM apparel will be banned. There will be no international fans at the summer games in Tokyo. "The IOC is very concerned about the risk of politicisation of the athletes and the risk that athletes may be put under external pressure," the group said in April. "It is important to protect athletes from the potential consequences of being placed in a position where they may be forced to take a public position on a particular domestic or international issue, regardless of their beliefs." While the committee has banned the verbatim phrase "Black Lives Matter" from being advertised or celebrated by athletes, other words like "peace," "respect," "solidarity," "inclusion" and "equality" are permitted. The Olympics group did not say what punishments those who violate the rules will face. In clarifying its position against athletes protesting during events, the IOC relied on Rule 50, the Olympic Charter’s prohibiting of propaganda. "Divisive disruption" will be characterized in Tokyo as kneeing, making hand gestures that imply a political position, or not allowing a medalist to step up to the podium. Some groups claim they will provide legal support for athletes that violate the IOC’s rules. An activist group in Germany has announced it will assist those who are "fighting racism." Related: International Olympic Committee: 2021-04-23 Tchaikovsky's music will sound instead of the Russian anthem at the Tokyo Olympics International Olympic Committee: 2020-10-29 Rugby findings on athlete biology set to shake up international sports International Olympic Committee: 2020-10-21 Japan To Release Fukushima’s Nuclear Waste Water Into Sea |
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| #13 New Athletic Sport Débuting in the "2020" really 2021 Olympics ???? Speed Sweeping.... |
| Posted by: NoThrone NoPurse4384 2021-05-05 20:12 |
| #12 SDR's, car swaps, and tag changes. You've got em nailed. I recommend some range time at Kingstowne, then Romano's for dinner. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2021-05-05 19:08 |
| #11 @#9 - Nothing nearly that fun though I think I could medal in the SD event. Went to observe/evaluate a very good DOD driving course in March. The "students" were of the highest caliber (pun intended). I know who I want coming through the roof to get me when it goes sideways. |
| Posted by: Bangkok Billy 2021-05-05 18:59 |
| #10 But don't get cocky; understand South Africa has a solid entry for Driving. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2021-05-05 18:31 |
| #9 /\ I had no idea the committee had added anti-surveillance, route-recon, defensive driving, and surveillance detection to the events list. Best of luck in the competition. I doubt the others have a snowball's chance in hell of besting you. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2021-05-05 17:21 |
| #8 Well.. I'm scheduled to be in Tokyo for the games so I'll let everyone know how it turns out. |
| Posted by: Bangkok Billy 2021-05-05 17:04 |
| #7 Woke sweeps are in. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2021-05-05 12:38 |
| #6 Popcorn! Get your popcorn here! |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2021-05-05 08:08 |
#5  /\ Excellent idea. Possibly add a 'lead in' flag to the opening ceremonies ? |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2021-05-05 07:48 |
| #4 But the Japanese should have a moment of silence in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong, just to tick off the CCP. |
| Posted by: Rob Crawford 2021-05-05 07:39 |
| #3 Attacks on Asians a precursor to a BLM Olympic boycott ? |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2021-05-05 06:59 |
| #2 Who paid the IOC to say this? Most corrupt sports organization outside soccer. |
| Posted by: Knuckles Slererong5344 2021-05-05 06:39 |
| #1 ...Oh, this should be fun. In a weird, sick, twisted, train-wreck kinda way. Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2021-05-05 05:58 |