IOC corruption

Olympic officials try to crush U.S. probes of China doping, threaten Salt Lake Games

The recent news surrounding Olympic officials trying to silence U.S. probes of China doping while simultaneously threatening the Salt Lake Games is truly a display of corruption at its finest. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) demanding that officials in Utah sign a contract affirming “respect” for the authority of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in exchange for holding the 2034 Winter Games in Salt Lake City is a blatant attempt to sweep allegations under the rug for the sake of money.

It is evident that the IOC values profits and maintaining relationships with powerful nations like China over the integrity of the games and the truth about doping scandals.… Continue reading

Figure skater Valieva disqualified in Olympic doping case. Russians set to lose team gold to US

Figure skater Valieva disqualified in Olympic doping case. Russians set to lose team gold to US.

Watching the individual skate of figure skater Kamila Valieva at the Olympics after the doping allegations came out was truly surreal. The intensity of the hatred directed towards her from every side was palpable. It was painful to witness an athlete who had been cleared by a Russian sports tribunal and a separate CAS panel, only to flounder and fail almost every trick, all while fighting back tears. And to make matters worse, her own Russian coach yelled at her and displayed hostility in front of the cameras.… Continue reading