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Originally Posted by valo403
No, sorry but it's not. A boycott doesn't result in an athlete losing their job as an athlete (which is hardly a job to begin with considering the pay). They'd still be carded athletes.
And I'm not out of touch at all. I know people who are in serious contention for olympic spots.
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Not only that, but the Olympics aren't the only thing in sport. Stanley Cup / Tour de France / New York Marathon, etc. There are other venues for athletes to shine.
That said, it would be nice to see athletes wear something in support in the opening ceremonies... Rainbow toques?