Comments on: T******** Two http://calpolymbatrip.com/2008/china/tiananmen-two/ The MBA Graduate Program at Cal Poly Tue, 22 May 2012 00:19:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Simone Michel http://calpolymbatrip.com/2008/china/tiananmen-two/#comment-5065 Simone Michel Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:12:06 +0000 http://calpolymbatrip.com/2008/china/tiananmen-two/#comment-5065 I have to agree with Steve’s point, but it’s not only the many years of training that would “go down the drain” by a boycott. The main intention of Olympic Games is people coming together from different cultures and countries to communicate, respect and getting to know each other, as well as having a good time together – having a maybe once in a lifetime experience. On the other hand famous athletes should seize a chance in making a stand against China’s issues since they reach a large and diversified community all over the world. The point is not to demand something from sports that politics were not able to achieve. But the Olympic movement would lose its credibility if it would keep silent regarding the events in Tibet. The IOC has to remind China of the expectations it has and also that the world of sports trusts in the resolution of the domestic problems in accordance with the Olympic spirit: in dialog and not violence. The Chinese should be aware that many other problems lie ahead. Together with the Tibet question, issues such as human rights, freedom of press, doping and environmentalism will be broached. It is very important how China responds to these questions. I have to agree with Steve’s point, but it’s not only the many years of training that would “go down the drain” by a boycott. The main intention of Olympic Games is people coming together from different cultures and countries to communicate, respect and getting to know each other, as well as having a good time together – having a maybe once in a lifetime experience. On the other hand famous athletes should seize a chance in making a stand against China’s issues since they reach a large and diversified community all over the world.

The point is not to demand something from sports that politics were not able to achieve. But the Olympic movement would lose its credibility if it would keep silent regarding the events in Tibet. The IOC has to remind China of the expectations it has and also that the world of sports trusts in the resolution of the domestic problems in accordance with the Olympic spirit: in dialog and not violence. The Chinese should be aware that many other problems lie ahead. Together with the Tibet question, issues such as human rights, freedom of press, doping and environmentalism will be broached. It is very important how China responds to these questions.

]]> By: steve feng http://calpolymbatrip.com/2008/china/tiananmen-two/#comment-5056 steve feng Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:20:59 +0000 http://calpolymbatrip.com/2008/china/tiananmen-two/#comment-5056 Interesting posts. This will not create an international boycott of the Beijing Olympics. You will have the opportunity to seethe mount of capital this country invested to build the infrastructure. They are very serious about having the best Olympics ever. Also, if you could remember the sanctions and boycotts on China after the tragic event of Tiananmen Square, then we could predict this outcome. There may be an initial shun, but China's power will inevitably stop political powers from getting involved. It is difficult to say whether the atheletes will boycott. They have been training for many years to compete in this event, and they will be in an ethical dilemna. Just my thoughts. Interesting posts. This will not create an international boycott of the Beijing Olympics. You will have the opportunity to seethe mount of capital this country invested to build the infrastructure. They are very serious about having the best Olympics ever. Also, if you could remember the sanctions and boycotts on China after the tragic event of Tiananmen Square, then we could predict this outcome. There may be an initial shun, but China’s power will inevitably stop political powers from getting involved. It is difficult to say whether the atheletes will boycott. They have been training for many years to compete in this event, and they will be in an ethical dilemna. Just my thoughts.

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