Opening ceremonies set for this Friday, July 26 in the morning/afternoon in Canada with prime time replay in the evening.
I love the Olympics, and prefer the summer games over winter. Looking forward to great competitions!
Some recent news...
Japan's star gymnast and I believe team captain has been kicked off her team and sent back to Japan for smoking and drinking alcohol. Seems excessive...
https://twitter.com/user/status/1814325695088091191
France also decided to ban female athletes from wearing hijabs while competing in the games. Not sure what the hell they're thinking with that rule.
Quote:
At the 2024 Olympic Games, the host country France has banned Muslim women from wearing a sports hijab or any other form of religious headgear when they compete for France. Such a ban is imposed in several sports in France, including football, basketball and volleyball, in competitions at all levels, including youth and amateur ones.
The bans undermine efforts to make sports more inclusive and mean that Muslim players and athletes who wear a hijab in France will continue to be discriminated against.
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https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...-human-rights/