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Two countries [US & Israel] booed at Olympics opening ceremony despite stern warning (www.independent.co.uk)

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US Vice President JD Vance endured a chorus of “boos” as US athletes began their march at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, after Israeli athletes faced the same unwarm welcome.

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[–] DaMummy@hilariouschaos.com 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

They weren't banned for the Ukraine thing, but for doping. There are Russian athletes that compete under ROC in Olympics now.

Edit-well, looks like I was wrong. The ban was rescinded in '22, than there were banned again for the Ukraine invasion. And now some athletes compete under AIN, Athletes from Individual Neutral Athletes