The only thing I can say, as I really have no opinion on a rainbow patch specifically, is that those who are saying politics and sports should be separate are only partially correct. The Olympics stand for more than just sport, and even in their code is explicitly states that nobody should be discriminated on. Holding the Olympics in a country that openly discriminates people based on sexual orientation is wrong, so in all honestly, they should be moved. But a patch? Sure, whatever. However athletes want to show that THEY are standing up for the ethics that the Olympics claims to represent is fine by me. Of course, I think that should come down to each and every individual player. Let the patches or whatever they choose be available to wear on their uniform, but don't just stick it on every Canadian jersey.
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