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Two countries [US & Israel] booed at Olympics opening ceremony despite stern warning (www.independent.co.uk)
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US Vice President JD Vance endured a chorus of “boos” as US athletes began their march at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, after Israeli athletes faced the same unwarm welcome.

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[–] 18 points 9 months ago (8 children)

I mean, I think Russia has been banned for a while now.

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  • [–] 6 points 9 months ago (7 children)

    I actually had not realized that. fine to me if the ban hammer swings this way to but maybe let the athletes compete for other countries.

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  • [–] 13 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    They usually let them compete under the Olympic flag I believe

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  • [–] 7 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

    They weren't banned for the Ukraine thing, but for doping. There are Russian athletes that compete under ROC in Olympics now.

    Edit-well, looks like I was wrong. The ban was rescinded in '22, than there were banned again for the Ukraine invasion. And now some athletes compete under AIN, Athletes from Individual Neutral Athletes

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