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Old 07-16-21, 08:53 AM   #21
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Originally Posted by Buddahaid View Post
You do understand that the Government doesn't fund the US Olympic Committee. It's funded by private and corporate sponsors.
In the US, yes, not every nation. Doesn't change the fact that the nation is listed next to the name and that anthem plays when they award a gold. You think their corporate bankrollers would stand for it if the athletes disrespected them by turning away from a corporate logo or badmouthing the brand?

How come we don't see athletes from China, Iran, etc. taking a knee or turning away when their nations flag is shown or anthem played?
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