While I am disappointed for Russian gymnasts not allowed to compete internationally, I fully support the BAN on Russian athletes as long as Putin insists on expansion into Ukraine.
Why Russia and not every other nation that is at war with neighbours?
Good question.
Russia is different, I argue. That nation was already banned by the IOC for systematic doping. sReason enough.
Totalitarianstates like Russia, China, Turkmenistan, North Korea, etc. should be held to a different standard by IOC because one human being can make decisions personally. For decades. IF Putin is allowed to get away with invading Ukraine, why should he stop there?
Putin has virtually had 100% control since 1999 and seemingly plans to rule for life. He pretends to have elections — but there is no chance citizens can decide on an alternative.
Critics have described the organization as the Russian equivalent of the Hitler Youth and a modern, republican form of the Soviet Komsomol and Young Pioneers.
Here’s the kind of things children are trained to do in Putin’s Russia.
I take that as a bad sign for the Head Coach, Tom Farden, who’s already been investigated and not found guilty on complaints similar to what Kara has experienced.
The NHL (National Hockey League) was infamously homophobic and non-diverse.
I know. I’m a Canadian.
That league has improved tremendously in recent years, however. Protecting minority players and taking actions so that all in the sport can be treated equally.
But now …
Rainbow-colored Pride Tape has been part of pro ice hockey for seven years, symbolizing the sport’s pledge to be welcoming and inclusive. But the NHL has banned the athletic tape, quickly sparking a backlash.
Critics say the league’s decision is a step backward. …
The tape got a big boost in early 2016, when the Edmonton Oilers used it as a way to support young LGBTQ+ athletes who might otherwise quit playing ice hockey in the face of homophobia and discrimination. …
In response to the unfortunate ban by the @NHL on #pridetape we are sending rolls out to #Alberta schools. The core purpose of #pridetape is to promote diversity, equality and inclusion through sport. Email us at info@everactive.org if your school is interested. #abedpic.twitter.com/2uMecgYn9B
More than 150 participants attended the first day of the second symposium of “Our Safe Sport Journey” onsite in Antwerp (BEL) and around 130 joined the event online. They benefited from the knowledge and experience of various inspiring speakers, including safeguarding experts, coaches and gymnasts. …
Carrying on the legacy of last year’s first edition in Liverpool (GBR), the different speakers emphasized the importance of establishing a safe environment for athletes and coaches. Donatella Sacchi, President of the FIG Safeguarding Commission, presented the new Safeguarding Certificate for coaches, which was implemented recently. This mandatory course will help improve the education of coaches and their level of knowledge about safeguarding matters. …
The Safeguarding Certificate is only available for coaches in the FIG database.
Recordings of the first day (3 October), co-organised by the FIG and the Royal Belgian Gymnastics Federation, is now available on the FIG Education YouTube Channel, via this link.
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