Russia’s War and Sport: From Action to Word – Sport
“Whoever names things,” political scientist Martin Greiffenhagen once said, “is in control of them.” So whoever speaks, always acts. For example, by not mentioning actors, he can make them disappear as if they and their actions did not exist. The most recent, chilling example was warmonger Vladimir Putin’s attempt to disguise the war of aggression […]
A loud cry for peace
UAt 9:02 p.m. local time, Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke the traditional opening formula. But instead of being a sign of peace, the Paralympics start under the impression of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, and the sport has long been overshadowed. Andrew Parsons, the President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), gave an […]
Opening of the Paralympics: Silent Cry for Peace – Sport
The applause, as recorded by the microphones, sounded polite, not frenetic, but respectful as they entered the stadium: 20 Ukrainian athletes on Friday evening in Beijing’s “Bird’s Nest” arena. Some raised their fists. The German athletes later took off their hats for a moment as they entered. And Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic […]
Paralympics-Aus for Russia and Belarus: Unfortunate role of the IPC
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Why the IPC must exclude Russia
EHe wasn’t disabled, Philip Craven used to say, he was becoming disabled. For fifteen years the Englishman was President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and for much, much longer he fought to recognize people for their talent and ability and not to define them by a handicap. He was determined and resourceful, charming, funny […]