USOPC chief warns Congress against athlete boycott of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics


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By Michael Pavitt Friday, 14 May 2021 United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) chief executive Sarah Hirshland has said a boycott of Beijing 2022 is "not the solution to geopolitical issues". The USOPC chief executive admitted in a letter to the US Congress that the organisation was troubled by China’s actions, which had led to some members of Congress calling for the United States to boycott next year’s Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The US last month joined the European Union, Canada and United Kingdom in imposing sanctions on China last month in response to alleged abuses of human...