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Commentary: From the games being held in China, to the Russian getting pass after pass, to the saga of Kamila Valieva, these Olympics show the games need a reset in priorities.
No matter how the IOC tries to spin it, the enduring symbol of the Beijing Games -- and really, the entire Olympic movement -- is a sad little girl put in an untenable position by adults who have no shame. A lot of serious issues will need to be addressed…
The Olympics being held in a country accused of genocide against its Uyghur minority. The Russians getting one pass after another despite repeated doping violations and cover-ups. Sponsors concerned only with their bottom lines. The International Olympic Committee turning a blind eye to it all, content with the status quo as long as it comes with first-class flights, five-star hotels and per diems that are more than some people make in a year.
The Olympics being held in a country accused of genocide against its Uyghur minority. The Russians getting one pass after another despite repeated doping violations and cover-ups. Sponsors concerned only with their bottom lines. The International Olympic Committee turning a blind eye to it all, content with the status quo as long as it comes with first-class flights, five-star hotels and per diems that are more than some people make in a year.
Swedish cross-country skier Stina Nilsson was at the top of her game after winning four medals at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, followed by a World Cup sprint title and two gold medals at the world championships in 2019.