As the world has started to “open up” again, we have seen a wave of international sporting events at our stadiums, pools, and on our television screens. Watching the best athletes in the world compete on a global stage is awe-inspiring. It is important however, that we also acknowledge the downfalls of large international competitions, and realize that most sport organizations and governing bodies were built within systems that uphold systemic racism and oppression.

Shaunna and Lisa dive into the nuances of hosting the Olympic Games during a global pandemic, in a country that lacks the regulatory infrastructure to quickly vaccinate its own residents. Who will be most harmed by the Olympics moving forward? They also discuss how the IOC and other sport governing bodies have created systems that center maleness and whiteness, and have historically forced oppressed groups to conform to these ideals.

While it is a time to celebrate the best athletes in the world, it is also imperative that we, as consumers of the Olympics, recognize the systemic inequities The Games perpetuate.

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