Sports trump politics. | Oren Smadga

Sports trump politics.
The values of sports, and judo in particular, are of respect, friendship and honour. These basic yet important principals should be upheld not only on the sporting field but also in life.
All countries deserve to be treated equally and fairly. All athletes deserve to have their flag rise and anthem played in recognition of their achievements.
Any organizer that conditions participation by breaching these values shouldn’t have the privilege of hosting an international event.
Sacha Stawski
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