UK Athletes Not Banned From Speaking At China Olympics
by Anorak | 10th, February 2008
AS reported: “British athletes will not be banned from commenting on political issues at the Beijing Olympics, the British Olympic Association has said.”
It clarified its position after it was revealed that a contract which all athletes must sign includes a specific clause about political issues.
BOA chief executive Simon Clegg said it was not the intention to “restrict athletes’ freedom of speech”.
Shame. Only one thing is more boring than listening to athletes talk – listening to ex-athletes talking to them or about them…
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