Journal file
Reaganâs fans cheer a touchdown during the prep football matchup
between Glenn and Reagan high schools at the football field of
Reagan High School in Pfafftown in 2016.
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Reagan High School fans cheer during a 2013 game. A bill filed
in the General Assembly would do away with the organization that
governs all high school sports.
The Republican-sponsored legislative bill that threatens the existence of the N.C. High School Athletic Association seemed to come from way beyond left field last week.
Yet, the spark behind the revamped version of House Bill 91 appears to have been a slow burn of nearly two years.
Five-time Olympian Barbara Kendall shares her story with John Cowan on Real Life
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Algerian Olympian withdraws from Games due to potential matchup with Israeli competitor
From CNN s David Close
Fethi Nourine International Judo Federation
An Algerian judo athlete, Fethi Nourine, says he chose to withdraw from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics rather than face an Israeli competitor.
Nourine told Echourouk TV, “I decided to withdraw out of conviction, because this is the very least we can offer the Palestinian cause. This is my duty. My goal in withdrawing is to send a message to the whole world that Israel is an occupation, a lawless country, a country without a flag.”
Nourine was scheduled to face Mohamed Abdalrasool from Sudan in Round 64 of the men s 73 kg class.
In a famous moment from the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, U.S. athletes Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos raise their gloved fists after Smith received the gold medal and Carlos the bronze for the 200-meter run.
Protests by athletes have become common and more widely embraced in the last few years, and the Olympics has updated its rules to allow for it – within limits.
The International Olympic Committee put out new guidelines this month about how athletes may express their views.
According to the new rules, athletes can express them on the field of play before the start of competition or during the introduction of the athlete or team. That s as long as the gesture is consistent with the principles of Olympism, isn t targeted against people, countries, [organizations] and/or their dignity, and isn t disruptive.
Olympic protests are nearly as old as the Games themselves. So why are officials so hesitant to allow them?
Olympic protests are nearly as old as the Games themselves. So why are officials so hesitant to allow them?
Posted: Jul 24, 2021 8:51 AM
Updated: Jul 24, 2021 8:51 AM
Posted By: By Leah Asmelash, CNN
The Tokyo Olympics after a long delay are finally happening.
The opening ceremony formally kicked off the Games Friday and sporting events are underway. There s nothing but excitement in the air, according to IOC Athletes Commission Chair Kirsty Coventry. In her statement Tuesday, Coventry painted a rosy picture, saying The Village is looking great, the athletes are super excited. We ve been hearing some very positive experiences from athletes I must say.
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