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'Price of dignity' says Ukrainian athlete banned over helmet (www.bbc.com)
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[-] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 11 points 1 day ago

The IOC has been consistent on this. Images related to conflicts are not permitted. The IOC permits a plain black armband to commemorate individuals or events. He could have just done that.

[-] TheJesusaurus@piefed.ca 9 points 1 day ago

He could have, but he didn't want to. Why on earth would it matter if they are "consistent" with this?

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