Why Ash Barty is the single most important athlete in Australian sport
Ash Barty’s meteoritic rise to the top of the women’s game has seen her hold the number one world ranking for an amazing 102…
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I agree that the Olympics has the power to bring together people from all different backgrounds and this should be celebrated. In the same breath though platforms such as the Olympics should and can be used to raise awareness around social and political issues. Athletes that feel strongly about issues, should be encouraged to show their support as long as it is done in a peaceful manner. Why would you not use such a powerful platform to help raise awareness?, this is not something new when it comes to global sporting events and can help create healthy conversation.
The protest Games: Tokyo 2020 draws to a close against the backdrop of a changing world