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Should countries use sporting events to make political gestures?
Should countries use sporting events as a bargaining tool to try and make a political gesture? e.g. threatening to boycott China's Olympics over problems in Tibet, and Zimbabwe's cricket tour of England
Results ★
Yes, threatening to boycott something as financially lucrative as a sporting event sends a clear message.
45.18%
No, politics and sport should not mix. There are many other ways to put pressure on governments that should be looked at.
33.99%
It makes sense in some situations; for example an Olympic host should adhere to a certain moral code, but this would not apply to every sporting event.
20.82%
Should countries use sporting events as a bargaining tool to try and make a political gesture? e.g. threatening to boycott China�s Olympics over problems in Tibet, and Zimbabwe�s cricket tour of England.
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| Answer | Percentage | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: 706 | |||
| A. | Yes, threatening to boycott something as financially lucrative as a sporting event sends a clear message. | 45.18 % | 319 |
| B. | No, politics and sport should not mix. There are many other ways to put pressure on governments that should be looked at. | 33.99 % | 240 |
| C. | It makes sense in some situations; for example an Olympic host should adhere to a certain moral code, but this would not apply to every sporting event. | 20.82 % | 147 |
