Grant's Rant: 5-27-21 Hey Olympians, just do what got you there, nothing more.

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Grant Napear

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🗓️ 27 May 2021

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In a rare move of leadership, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) did what they should do and they took a stand stating: there will be no political, religious or racial demonstrations allowed to take place. Well now. I applaud that move. That's exactly how it should be and I'll watch. And at the first sign of anything other than the sport, I'll not watch. That simple. I want to see the athletic performance and the efforts and the games. Period. And I suspect the sheer reason the IOC is doing this, is because I'm not alone. The Olympic games are just that. Not a forum for athletes to spread a message that has nothing to do with the reason they are there. Respect that and the other countries you're competing with. Agree/disagree? Reach out to me on Twitter or YouTube and let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:29.4	You know, I know there's been a lot of talk about this,
0:31.7	and there have been a lot of people that are upset
0:33.7	and I am not one of them I'm talking about the International Olympic Committee as
0:37.4	we get ready for the games over in Japan that are supposed to begin on July 23rd.
0:44.4	The IOC rule, they reiterated and they said this recently, no kind of demonstration or political,
0:51.9	religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic
0:56.7	sites, venues, or other areas.
0:59.9	Thank goodness for that.
1:02.1	Can you imagine if this rule was not in place what the Olympics
1:06.8	may turn into? Think about all of the countries around the world that are
1:11.6	represented in the Olympics.
1:13.0	Can you imagine if athletes from countries where you are allowed to protest,
1:19.0	where you are allowed to voice your displeasure,
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