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What is Politics in Sports?

Politics in Sports

NHL Lockout

Olympic Scandal

 

Politics in sports is bringing issues into sports that do not belong. It is unfairness that may be caused by many different issues. Some of these issues could include, favourism, race, or gender. Politics can happen in big league sports or even in small leagues. Although politics in sports is generally not a good issue it is almost unavoidable. Below are two different events that illustrate politics in sports, the Olympic Scandal and the NHL Lockout. Click on the graphic below to link to the site you want to view or click on the desired link.

Link To NHL Lockout Link to Olympic Scandal

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