Americans Protest Trump, Injustice In U.S. On Medals Stand At Pan Am Games
5 years, 5 months ago

Americans Protest Trump, Injustice In U.S. On Medals Stand At Pan Am Games

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Gold medalist Race Imboden of United States takes a knee during the National Anthem Ceremony during the Lima 2019 Pan American Games on August 09, 2019 in Lima, Peru. Leonardo Fernandez via Getty Images LIMA, Peru — Two Americans used their medal-winning moments at the Pan American Games to draw attention to social issues back home that they feel are spiraling out of control. “Racism, gun control, mistreatment of immigrants, and a president who spreads hate are at the top of a long list” of America’s problems, Imboden said in a tweet sent after his team’s foil medals ceremony. “I encourage others to please use your platforms for empowerment and change.” Video: Fencer Race Imboden has continued a long history of US athletes making political statements, after taking a knee at a Pan-Am Games medal ceremony pic.twitter.com/QsL7RODWmY — Guardian sport August 11, 2019 Berry raised her fist as America’s national anthem was played to honor her win in the hammer throw.

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Raised fists, kneeling during anthem allowed at US Olympic trials
3 years, 9 months ago

Raised fists, kneeling during anthem allowed at US Olympic trials

The Hindu  

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will not sanction athletes for raising their fists or kneeling during the national anthem at Olympic trials, previewing a contentious policy it expects to stick to when many of those same athletes head to Tokyo this summer. The USOPC released a nine-page document on Tuesday to offer guidance about the sort of "racial and …

Raised fists, kneeling during anthem OK at US Olympic trials
3 years, 9 months ago

Raised fists, kneeling during anthem OK at US Olympic trials

Associated Press  

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will not sanction athletes for raising their fists or kneeling during the national anthem at Olympic trials, previewing a contentious policy it expects to stick to when many of those same athletes head to Tokyo this summer. The USOPC released a nine-page document Tuesday to offer guidance about the sort of “racial and social …

U.S. Olympic leaders say American athletes won’t be punished for protests
4 years, 1 month ago

U.S. Olympic leaders say American athletes won’t be punished for protests

LA Times  

John Carlos, left, and Tommie Smith pose for a photo in front of statue that honors their iconic, black-gloved protest at the 1968 Olympic Games, on the campus of San Jose State University. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee heeded calls from American athletes, announcing Thursday that it won’t sanction them for raising their fists or kneeling on the medals …

'No kneeling!' US President Donald Trump renews criticism of protests during national anthem
4 years, 7 months ago

'No kneeling!' US President Donald Trump renews criticism of protests during national anthem

Firstpost  

The kneeling pose, popularised by NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, has become a symbol of the fight for racial justice in the United States. President Donald Trump on Friday lobbed barbs at protesters who kneel during the national anthem, after NFL quarterback Drew Brees apologised for remarks he made about the practice. Brees said this week he would “never agree with …

Editorial: We should all take a knee over the Olympic athlete protest crackdown
5 years ago

Editorial: We should all take a knee over the Olympic athlete protest crackdown

LA Times  

Among the many inspiring displays at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington is a statue of U.S. Olympic athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos thrusting their clenched fists into the air as they received their gold and bronze medals at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. For the record: An earlier version of this editorial …

Tokyo 2020: US WC star Rapinoe slams IOC 'no protest' policy
5 years ago

Tokyo 2020: US WC star Rapinoe slams IOC 'no protest' policy

The Hindu  

United States World Cup icon Megan Rapinoe on Friday vowed that athletes “will not be silenced” after the International Olympic Committee warned against political protests at the Tokyo Games. “We will not be silenced.” Rapinoe's comments were accompanied by a graphic showing fists raised through the interlocking rings —under the crossed out words “kneeling, hand gestures, signs.” READ | The …

US athletes warned over Pan Am podium protests
5 years, 4 months ago

US athletes warned over Pan Am podium protests

The Hindu  

Two US athletes who staged podium protests at the recent Pan American Games have been reprimanded but will not face further punishment by United States Olympic chiefs, USA Today reported on Wednesday. READ | Fencer Race Imboden kneels on podium during American anthem Imboden took a knee during the playing of the US national anthem while Berry raised a clenched …

Pan American Games 2019: US athletes staging podium protests against US president Donald Trump let off with reprimand
5 years, 4 months ago

Pan American Games 2019: US athletes staging podium protests against US president Donald Trump let off with reprimand

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Two US athletes who staged podium protests at the recent Pan American Games have been reprimanded but will not face further punishment by United States Olympic chiefs, USA Today reported on Wednesday. Los Angeles: Two US athletes who staged podium protests at the recent Pan American Games have been reprimanded but will not face further punishment by United States Olympic …

Race Imboden, Gwen Berry Receive 12-Month Probations For Social Injustice Protests
5 years, 4 months ago

Race Imboden, Gwen Berry Receive 12-Month Probations For Social Injustice Protests

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Hammer thrower Gwen Berry and fencer Race Imboden have each been given a 12-month probation for protesting against various forms of injustice in the U.S. at the 2019 Pan American Games earlier this month in Lima, Peru. In letters sent to Berry and Imboden on Tuesday, Hirshland wrote that while the athletes’ determination to be active citizens …

Pan Am Games protesters each get 12 months of probation
5 years, 4 months ago

Pan Am Games protesters each get 12 months of probation

Associated Press  

DENVER — The letters went to the two protesters. The CEO of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee sent letters of reprimand to hammer thrower Gwen Berry and fencer Race Imboden for protesting on the medals stand last week at the Pan American Games, but the 12-month probations that came with the letters also included a none-too-subtle signal for anyone …

Pan American Games: Podium no place for protests, says US softball gold medallist Monica Abbott
5 years, 5 months ago

Pan American Games: Podium no place for protests, says US softball gold medallist Monica Abbott

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Race Imboden and Gwen Berry have protested against issues in the US by taking the knee and raising the fist respectively during the Pan American Games. Lima: The Pan American Games medal podium is no place for politics, United States softball gold medallist Monica Abbott said on Sunday after two of her team mates used award ceremonies to stage protests. …

Two US gold medallists at Pan American Games could face sanctions over anti-Donald Trump podium protests
5 years, 5 months ago

Two US gold medallists at Pan American Games could face sanctions over anti-Donald Trump podium protests

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Two US gold medal winners could face sanctions after staging dramatic podium protests against US President Donald Trump at the Pan American Games in Lima. Lima: Two US gold medal winners could face sanctions after staging dramatic podium protests against US President Donald Trump at the Pan American Games in Lima. Gwen Berry stunned the crowd when she raised a …

White Olympic fencer Race Imboden takes a knee at Pan Am Games during US national anthem to protest
5 years, 5 months ago

White Olympic fencer Race Imboden takes a knee at Pan Am Games during US national anthem to protest

Daily Mail  

White Olympic fencer Race Imboden, 26, took a knee while the US national anthem was played during a gold medal ceremony at the Pan American Games in Peru Two Americans used their medal-winning moments at the Pan American Games to draw attention to social issues back home they feel are spiraling out of control. She called out injustice in America …

Fencer Race Imboden takes the knee during American anthem
5 years, 5 months ago

Fencer Race Imboden takes the knee during American anthem

The Hindu  

United States fencer Race Imboden followed Colin Kaepernick's lead at the Pan American Games in Peru by kneeling during the national anthem. The 26-year-old was part of the American squad that won gold in the team foil event along with Gerek Meinhardt and Nick Itkin, and Imboden knelt at the medal ceremony on Friday in the manner of former San …

US President Donald Trump renews attacks on NFL players for protesting during national anthem
6 years, 5 months ago

US President Donald Trump renews attacks on NFL players for protesting during national anthem

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Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on NFL players for protesting, stating that players should find better places to protest, instead of doing it at the NFL games. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday renewed his attacks on NFL players pushing for criminal justice and other social reforms, after a number of players protested during the league’s preseason opening …

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