POLITICS
As the 2024 Summer Olympics unfold in Paris, the event is proving to be one of the most politically charged in decades. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) barring Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing under their national flags, requiring them to participate as Individual Neutral Athletes. Additionally, the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has sparked protests and calls for Israel’s exclusion from the Games, heightening tensions in France, which has significant Jewish and Muslim populations.
Domestically, France is grappling with political instability following snap parliamentary elections that resulted in a hung parliament. This uncertainty, combined with logistical challenges like the River Seine’s contamination, complicates the landscape in which the Paris Olympics are taking place. Despite efforts to focus on athleticism, the interplay of international and local political dynamics ensures
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