The universalist principle conveyed by the symbol of the Olympics reminds us that the principles of equality, solidarity and non-discrimination should allow all people to practise sport freely and with serenity, in their chosen disciplines, facilities and levels. On the contrary, tendencies towards trivialisation and normalisation still characterise racism in the world of [...]
Antiracism
Ready, set, go! The campaign “Stop racism, not the Game!” starts today
Flashback: 2020 Tokyo Olympics-held in 2021 due to the pandemic. Paola Egonu is chosen as the Olympic flag bearer; a controversy immediately erupts in Italy, criticising the IOC's choice as not representative of Italy and a choice driven by political correctness. A similar controversy rages on the eve of the Paris 2024 Olympics over the French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura who [...]
