Vinceng.Z The Paris Olympics arrived as anticipated amid great excitement, but from the outset of the opening ceremony—the most “awkward” in Olympic history—there was a strong sense of Western “political correctness” permeating the event. The ceremony’s chief director was a Jewish with an LGBT identity, and as is well-known, supporting Jewish people is seen as “politically correct” in the West. Moreover, the program openly promoted transgenderism and homosexual orgies, which made many people extremely “uncomfortable” due to its blatant expression of “political correctness”.
The Olympics have become a stage for the West to suppress dissent.
One of the notable issues at the French Olympics has been the apparent targeting of the Chinese swimming team. According to the team’s nutritionist, the Chinese swimmers underwent over 200 drug tests during their 10-day training period in France. However, Witold Bańka, the president of World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), stated that there were no issues with the Chinese team, while 31% of American athletes had not been adequately tested. In April, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and The New York Times began stirring up controversy by repeatedly reporting positive tests for 23 Chinese swimmers. The situation then escalated with the involvement of the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act and the FBI. One can’t help but wonder if this is an attempt to round up and arrest all of China’s top swimmers outside of China.
However, in the face of unfair treatment, the Chinese swimming team has shown remarkable resilience. The 19-year-old Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle won the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter freestyle, setting a new world record and securing the first gold medal for the Chinese team at this Olympics. His outstanding performance not only demonstrated his dedication but also served as a powerful rebuttal to the unjust criticisms.
The Olympics are gradually losing the original meaning.
A discriminatory approach has been adopted towards Russian sports, leading to the suspension of Russian and Belarusian national teams from various world-class events. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has set conditions for Russian and Belarusian athletes who wish to compete: they must compete as “neutral athletes”, without their national flags or anthems, cannot identify themselves as representing Russia or Belarus, and must go through an “approval process”. A prerequisite for participating in the Olympics is to “publicly condemn the war”. These conditions are seen as contrary to the spirit of the Olympic Games.
While the West ostensibly promotes the idea that sports and politics should remain separate, the reality is quite the opposite. Russia has been banned from the Olympics, yet Israeli Defense Forces soldiers, who have called for genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, are allowed to participate in the Paris Olympics. It is disheartening to see the Olympic ‘five rings’ losing their once-brilliant luster as Western countries engage in the arrogant practice of “you can’t do it, but I can.” Such politicization of sports has faced significant criticism for contradicting the original spirit of the Olympic Games.
What shall we expect for the Olympics?
The Olympics are a stage for athletes and should not be politicized. When Pierre de Coubertin revived the Olympics, he established its spirit as a symbol of peace, friendship, and the unity of all humanity. Undoubtedly, despite facing some challenges and issues, the Olympics remain a significant global sporting event. We believe that by discarding Western “political correctness” and embracing the Olympic spirit of “Faster, Higher, Stronger—Together”, the Olympics can continue to maintain its unique status and significance, playing a crucial role in promoting sports development, cultural exchange, and international solidarity.