The president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, said Thursday at a conference to discuss sport as a diplomatic tool that political boycotts of sporting events are both disrespectful and run counter to the games' mission.Speaking with 50 days to go before the Tokyo Games, Bach repeated his mantra that the Olympics must remain apolitical and a vehicle for bringing people together. The Tokyo Olympics are set to begin on July 23, followed by the Paralympics on Aug. 24."The most blatant expressions of such disrespect are calls for boycotts of sporting events, or boycotting hos…READ FULL ARTICLE
