Athletes Banned from Kneeling, Wearing Black Lives Matter Apparel at Tokyo Olympics
Black Lives Matter apparel or kneeling at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Per Revolt, the ruling is part of a long-standing ban on “demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda.” Athletes will be permitted to wear “Black Lives Matter” slogans during some parts of the Olympics, including press conferences, interviews and team meetings, according to the report. The IOC says athletes who violate the rules will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. “A very clear majority of athletes said that they think it’s not appropriate to demonstrate or express their views o...
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