The New York Times – Sports:
The walkout was the result of the tennis federation banning Nikola Pilic, an instance of player unity that is still felt today.
Category: Boycotts
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Ukraine Renews Threat to Boycott Olympics if Russians Compete
The New York Times – Sports:
Ukraine’s sports minister said his country was marshaling allies to press the International Olympic Committee to bar Russian and Belarusian athletes.
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The Russian Filmmaker Trapped Between Hollywood and Moscow
The New York Times – Film:
As boycotts of Russia expand to include cultural exports, artists like Kirill Serebrennikov must prove they are dissident enough to enjoy a Western audience.
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Russian Filmmakers and Other Artists Face Boycotts Over Ukraine
The New York Times – Film:
A Russian moviemaker with Ukrainian roots and relatives in Kyiv denounced the war. The Glasgow Film Festival dropped his film anyway.
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Champions League Final Will Be Played in Paris, Not Russia
The New York Times – Sports:
European soccer officials stripped the game from St. Petersburg as punishment for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and said they would not host games on Russian soil “until further notice.”
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U.S. Is ‘Considering’ Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Olympics, Biden Says
The New York Times – Sports:
A boycott would mean that government officials would not attend the Winter Games in February, though it would not prevent U.S. athletes from competing.
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Biden Says U.S. ‘Considering’ Diplomatic Boycott of the Beijing Olympics
The New York Times – Sports:
The boycott would mean that no U.S. government officials would attend the Games, which begin in February, though it would not prevent athletes from attending.