The Olympics on thin ice
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Olympic Silence: Human Rights at Stake
This chapter examines the overshadowed human rights issues during the Beijing Olympics, particularly focusing on the Uyghurs and the athlete Peng Shuai. It critiques the International Olympic Committee's stance on neutrality amidst an authoritarian backdrop and highlights the complexities athletes face in expressing their identities. Through the story of a Chinese American athlete, the chapter explores themes of nationality and the personal challenges of navigating cultural expectations.
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