| SvennoJ said: I normally watch more Olympics, but it's just reminding me of Western double standards each time I turn it on :/ Russian and Belarusian athletes who qualified for the Olympics can participate as “neutral” athletes, without national flags, emblems, or anthems. The athletes must not have actively supported the war in Ukraine and must not be contracted to any military or security agency. As a result, a limited number of Russian athletes (15, according to a July 2024 report) will compete at the Paris Olympics, but not under their own flag or with national emblems or anthems. |
Though Israel situation is horrible, it takes time to take such decisions. The fact that the (western) world is more and more speaking about sanctions for Israel is progress.
Reacting too fast may give out the wrong signal to people (like some who will use it to propagate antisemitism). Balance is needed when you are managing international events and armed conflicts.
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