What role do politics and business play in the Olympics?
Written by admin on July 19, 2024
Russia is banned from taking part in the Summer Games but Israel is allowed to compete.
The Summer Olympic Games – the world’s biggest sporting event – opens in Paris next week.
Russia is banned for its war in Ukraine, but Israel is allowed to compete despite its war on Gaza.
How big a role do politics and business play in the Games?
Presenter: Dareen Abughaida
Guests:
Philip Barker – Editor of the Journal of Olympic History
Elaine Cobbe – Journalist, board member of Reporters Without Borders
David Goldblatt – Sports writer, broadcaster and journalist
