Source: Fox News
Summary
Seven Olympians have condemned the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) response to the execution of Iranian wrestler Saleh Mohammadi. The IOC released a statement saying it was difficult to comment on individual situations during conflicts or unrest in a country without verifying information. The Olympians argue that the IOC should have condemned Iran for the execution, and that its statement is a “convenient excuse for inaction.” The IOC has stood by its original statement.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Olympians speaking out against the IOC’s response, comparing it to corporate damage control, not moral leadership. Some saying it’s a lack of backbone and a failure to stand up for the athletes who make the Olympic movement possible.
IOC’s statement comes off as a convenient excuse for inaction, allowing them to dodge accountability for the safety of Iranian athletes.
This is par for the course with the IOC, enriching themselves at the expense of athletes and showing no moral credibility.
Original observation: The IOC’s refusal to speak out against Iran for killing a teenage wrestler is a reflection of its own moral bankruptcy.
Author: Evan Null
