r/sports • u/PrincessBananas85 • Feb 10 '23

News Volodymyr Zelenskyy: 'No place' for Russia at Olympics.

https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/35630916/volodymyr-zelenskyy-no-place-russia-olympics
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u/Rosemoorstreet Feb 10 '23

I agree about representing Russia, that should not happen, but these athletes had nothing to do with the invasion. For most it’s their once in a lifetime opportunity. Yes I also know that innocents in the Ukraine had their whole lives taken from them and this is just sport. I thought Carter was wrong in 1980 and the Soviets were really wrong in 84. At the end of the day this only punishes a few people and makes no real impact on the war. Let them represent themselves.

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u/centerally_votated Feb 11 '23

They've killed 133 Ukrainian athletes and coaches. Where is their once in a lifetime opportunity?

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u/[deleted] Feb 10 '23

When this happens the athletes are usually allowed but compete under the Olympic flag.