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Banning young athletes from the Olympics would mean we miss their spectacular performances, but considering all we know about overtraining, exploitation and abuse in sport, that might be OK.
The well-being of Olympians is of secondary importance is secondary to pomp and profit.
From projecting onto athletes to aesthetic appreciation, spectators get a surprising amount out of watching other people play sports.
A strong turnout by Chinese teams during the 2022 Winter Olympics could help build national pride in China — and, in turn, help Xi Jinping’s bid for a third term this year.
Taiwanese authorities are allowing its tiny contingent to attend the opening ceremony in Beijing despite a long-running dispute over its name in the Olympics.
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Henry M. Jackson Professor of International Studies, University of Washington
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