Beijing Winter Olympics: 2022 Games shrouded in controversy - a podcast by FRANCE 24

from 2022-02-01T15:52:41

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While the International Olympic Committee has said that politics and sport do not mix, there are many examples to the contrary. Athletes have often been advocates for social change, while activists are angry about Beijing hosting the Winter Olympics despite rampant allegations of human rights abuses. More than 200 global groups have made a joint call for a diplomatic boycott. We take a closer look.

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