"Freedom of expression for the Olympics and Paras" Ex-Olympics player exiled due to racism protest June 29, 22:49
At the 1968 Mexican Olympics, a letter calling for the abolition of the provisions of the Olympic Charter, which banned demonstrations and promotional activities at the venue by medalists and others who were exiled from the tournament in protest against racial discrimination, was issued by the IOC. I sent it to.
On the 27th, the letter was sent to John Carlos of the United States, who won the bronze medal at the 200-meter track men's Olympic Games in Mexico, and the American Olympic and Paralympic Committee.
In a letter addressed to the IOC and IPC = International Paralympic Committee, "athletes are no longer silent. Freedom of expression is a basic human right recognized by the United Nations," and demonstrations, politics, religion, and race at competition venues, etc. We request the abolition of Article 50 of the Olympic Charter, which prohibits advertising activities regarding
Carlos, now 75, was banished from the tournament along with Tommy Smith, who won the gold medal at the 1968 Mexico Games, in a black glove on the podium with a fist up to protest against racism in the United States. It was
In May, when a black man in the United States was killed by a white police officer who died, protest activities against racism spread around the world, while athletes kneel and fist at competition venues. There are many scenes that show the intention of protest by pushing up.
On this issue, IOC Chairman Bach has shown the idea of watching over the course of the dialogue between the IOC athlete committee and the athletes, and attention will be paid to the Tokyo Games scheduled for next year.