Dmitry Chernyshenko, the Russian head of the Sochi Games said today that Olympic athletes should not be allowed to express their political views … [Read more...] about Russian Olympics Chief and IOC President Clash on Athlete Political ‘Free Speech’ Rules
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Russia to Create ‘Protest Zones’ for Sochi Olympic Games
In addition to the announcement that the IOC will send a letter to athletes and participants at the Sochi Games reminding them to refrain from … [Read more...] about Russia to Create ‘Protest Zones’ for Sochi Olympic Games
IOC to Send Letter to Olympic Athletes Reminding Them to Refrain From Any Protesting In Sochi
In a letter that will be sent to the national Olympic committees that are sending athletes to the Sochi Games, the IOC is reminding all participants … [Read more...] about IOC to Send Letter to Olympic Athletes Reminding Them to Refrain From Any Protesting In Sochi
IOC President Thomas Bach Asked To Investigate Russia’s Anti-Gay Law
Reuters reports that Russian gay rights activists met with newly-elected IOC President Thomas Bach during his two day trip to Paris, calling on the … [Read more...] about IOC President Thomas Bach Asked To Investigate Russia’s Anti-Gay Law
Senators Urge Olympic Committee to Reconsider its ‘Satisfaction’ Over Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
November 8, 2013Dr. Thomas BachPresidentThe International Olympic CommitteeChateau de Vidy1107 Lusanne, SwitzerlandDear President Bach:Congratulations … [Read more...] about Senators Urge Olympic Committee to Reconsider its ‘Satisfaction’ Over Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Stunning, Emotional Video Presses the IOC to Condemn Anti-Gay Discrimination in Russia: VIDEO
Vladimir Putin: Gay People are Welcome at Sochi Olympics
Reuters reports that Russian Vladimir Putin is trying to "defuse criticism" of Russia's anti-gay laws by making a statement to the new … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin: Gay People are Welcome at Sochi Olympics
At Flame Ceremony, IOC President Says He Has ‘Assurances’ from Russia on Gays: VIDEO
NBA Commissioner David Stern Denounces IOC’s Silence on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
NBA Commissioner David Stern said a lot on Wednesday even though he said he wasn't going to get into a discussion about the Sochi Games and … [Read more...] about NBA Commissioner David Stern Denounces IOC’s Silence on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws