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Political Considerations In The Sports Establishment, Marios Papaloukas

Marios Papaloukas

There is a sui generis situation that needs to be further examined. Independent countries are not recognised as countries by Sports authorities while non-independent entities are. The sports establishment and the Olympic Movement are supposed to be politically independent. In the IOC’s view, its members do not represent their countries but rather the Olympic Movement within their countries. This is how their political independence from their respective governments is explained. One question remains unanswered though. Is it political considerations or a complete disregard for them, that has led sports authorities to take these decisions? The situation is further complicated since …