Paris mayor wants Russian athletes banned from Olympics
I believe that the Paris Mayor, Anne Hidalgo, is absolutely right in her stance on banning Russian athletes from the Olympics. In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the tyranny of Vladimir Putin, it is entirely justified to take a strong stand against these injustices. The fact that these athletes represent a country that is actively engaged in war and aggression should disqualify them from participating in an event that is meant to promote peace and unity.
The history of Russian athletes engaging in doping scandals and cheating only adds to the argument that they cannot be trusted to compete fairly.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker