Sports chiefs face losing battle to keep sport separate from politics
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IOC president Kirsty Coventry said athletes could only inspire others if allowed to compete, stressing that sport must remain strictly neutral and free from political interference. (AFP pic) PARIS: IOC president Kirsty Coventry's desire is that "politics does not take over on the field of play", but Ukraine and former executives from her organisation have told AFP that politics and sport remain inseparable. (Free Malaysia Today, 10:14)
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Photo: Free Malaysia Today Free Malaysia Today·News·EN·30 Oct, 10:14 MYTSports chiefs face losing battle to keep sport separate from politics
IOC president Kirsty Coventry said athletes could only inspire others if allowed to compete, stressing that sport must remain strictly neutral and free from political interference. (AFP pic) PARIS: IOC president Kirsty Coventry's desire is that "politics does not take over on…
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