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Blank flag graphics Russian and Belarusian for tennis players.
Posted on 7/9/25 at 9:46 am
Posted on 7/9/25 at 9:46 am
This just annoys me. It was dumb when they started doing it three years ago, and it’s even dumber now.
Sports is supposed to be place where we put aside politics and all the other BS going on in the world. Players can’t help where they are from nor do they control the actions of their governments.
Who decides what counties should be allowed to be represented? China has a terrible human rights record. Should their flag be shown next to their players. Some say the US is supporting questionable actions around the world. Should our flag be shown? I bet they would show the flags for Iranian and North Korean players if there were any.
If you’re not comfortable with politics then just don’t show any flags for anyone.
Sports is supposed to be place where we put aside politics and all the other BS going on in the world. Players can’t help where they are from nor do they control the actions of their governments.
Who decides what counties should be allowed to be represented? China has a terrible human rights record. Should their flag be shown next to their players. Some say the US is supporting questionable actions around the world. Should our flag be shown? I bet they would show the flags for Iranian and North Korean players if there were any.
If you’re not comfortable with politics then just don’t show any flags for anyone.
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Posted on 7/9/25 at 9:48 am to mule74
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North Korean
Posted on 7/9/25 at 9:49 am to mule74
Who cares
Posted on 7/9/25 at 9:49 am to mule74
It's one of the grossest displays of discrimination and bigotry in our lives and its shows the hypocrisy of the mainstream left.
As if these players had a CHOICE as to where they were born. Literally zero difference between discriminating against a players country of birth versus their race.
Bigotry. No other word for it.
As if these players had a CHOICE as to where they were born. Literally zero difference between discriminating against a players country of birth versus their race.
Bigotry. No other word for it.
This post was edited on 7/9/25 at 9:51 am
Posted on 7/9/25 at 9:50 am to S
Yeah. I’m pretty sure about that. They certainly do at the Olympics. And why does it matter anyway. Do you think showing a flag or not showing a flag affects global politics?
Posted on 7/9/25 at 9:51 am to mule74
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And why does it matter anyway
Idk bro you started the thread
Posted on 7/9/25 at 9:51 am to mule74
Of course it matters. It changes the way the players are viewed and cheered for, especially in a sport that has a ton of shitlib fans like global tennis.
It affects their sponsorships and (for all we know) affects their draw and scheduling from time to time.
It affects their sponsorships and (for all we know) affects their draw and scheduling from time to time.
This post was edited on 7/9/25 at 9:53 am
Posted on 7/9/25 at 9:51 am to TheOcean
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Who cares
You should. But posting something like this shows how cool and unbothered you are on the internet so congrats
Posted on 7/9/25 at 9:54 am to mule74
It's western virtue signaling. NOTHING more.
Like you said, the players aren't directing the actions of their governments, and their home country is their home country. It's not a statement. Just a fact. If Wimbledon, and other events have an issue then don't allow those players to participate. But if you are going to allow them to participate (as they should), then it is reasonable to acknowledge where they are from.
Not showing the flag doesn't accomplish ANYTHING except making the virtue signalers feel good and morally superior. Of course, in the end, that's the ONLY thing important to them.
Like you said, the players aren't directing the actions of their governments, and their home country is their home country. It's not a statement. Just a fact. If Wimbledon, and other events have an issue then don't allow those players to participate. But if you are going to allow them to participate (as they should), then it is reasonable to acknowledge where they are from.
Not showing the flag doesn't accomplish ANYTHING except making the virtue signalers feel good and morally superior. Of course, in the end, that's the ONLY thing important to them.
Posted on 7/9/25 at 10:02 am to Alt26
Rybakina winning the title the year they banned Russians was hysterical because she is a Russian who switched citizenship at 19 years old.
This post was edited on 7/9/25 at 10:04 am
Posted on 7/9/25 at 10:11 am to Bunk Moreland
Yeah and zero of the active players supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Zero of the active players live in Russia or White Russia.
This post was edited on 7/9/25 at 10:12 am
Posted on 7/9/25 at 10:16 am to mule74
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Sports is supposed to be place where we put aside politics and all the other BS going on in the world
Used to be. Just look at this board and it's clear to see that now many just consider sports as an avenue to push politics. The skyrocketing amount of WNBA threads being the most obvious example.
Posted on 7/9/25 at 10:25 am to mule74
why mention Iran but not Israel? if there’s one country who’s flag arguably shouldn’t be shown…
Posted on 7/9/25 at 10:31 am to Corinthians420
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Used to be. Just look at this board and it's clear to see that now many just consider sports as an avenue to push politics. The skyrocketing amount of WNBA threads being the most obvious example.
It's not new. Olympics were boycotted due to politics. There was a time when Mississippi schools wouldn't play in post-season tourneys that included black players.
I hate it with Russian athletes being banned these days. It's totally fricked up recent wrestling Olympics and world championships.
Posted on 7/9/25 at 10:44 am to mule74
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This just annoys me. It was dumb when they started doing it three years ago, and it’s even dumber now.
thanks for starting a thread that's been driving me nuts for a long time. They even do it to Sabalenka who is from Belarus. I'm pro Ukraine mostly in the current scenario, but let's not act like they haven't committed atrocities as well.
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Who decides what counties should be allowed to be represented? China has a terrible human rights record. Should their flag be shown next to their players. Some say the US is supporting questionable actions around the world. Should our flag be shown? I bet they would show the flags for Iranian and North Korean players if there were any.
We literally just bombed Iran. I'm no Pro-Palestinian dove, but Israel has state sanctioned killed thousands of women and children in pursuit of Hamas.
it's a bunch of bullshite.
Posted on 7/9/25 at 10:47 am to SirWinston
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As if these players had a CHOICE as to where they were born. Literally zero difference between discriminating against a players country of birth versus their race.
Even worse when they throw this on Andreeva. Literally the sweetest, most innocent player on tour.
Posted on 7/9/25 at 11:24 am to SirWinston
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It affects their sponsorships and (for all we know) affects their draw and scheduling from time to time.
Yeah it has to. It's silly to think it doesn't have a negative effect on their marketability. That's how they make their money. Not fair at all to the players.
Posted on 7/9/25 at 12:18 pm to mule74
Just do what I do, don't watch Tennis.
Posted on 7/9/25 at 12:23 pm to SirWinston
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It's one of the grossest displays of discrimination and bigotry in our lives and its shows the hypocrisy of the mainstream left.
And there it is, haha. Political thread on sports board about politics mission accomplished.
Some just can’t get away from it.
Posted on 7/9/25 at 12:48 pm to mule74
There are a lot of countries on earth, doing a wide variety of good and bad things to varying degrees. It's really retarded how selective these sporting associations are with "de-platforming" entire nations for various pet reasons.
It adds an element of politics and subjective ethics to something that has absolutely nothing to do with that, golf, tennis, chess, etc.
And yes, the term virtue signaling gets thrown around a lot but this is a really great example of what that term actually means. It's eye rolling.
It adds an element of politics and subjective ethics to something that has absolutely nothing to do with that, golf, tennis, chess, etc.
And yes, the term virtue signaling gets thrown around a lot but this is a really great example of what that term actually means. It's eye rolling.
This post was edited on 7/9/25 at 12:50 pm
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