U.S. Olympic leaders say they will not punish athletes for political protests
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee also called on international Olympic leaders to change a rule barring peaceful demonstrations.
By RICK MAESEThe Washington Post
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Facing criticism from athletes and growing calls for change, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced Thursday that it will not punish American athletes who stage political or social protests at the Olympics.
The USOPC made the decision in response to recommendations issued by the Team USA Council on Racial and Social Justice, a group of U.S. athletes and Olympic sports stakeholders who are calling on the International Olympic Committee to amend its charter to allow peaceful protests by athletes at an Olympic or Paralympic Games.