Politics and Sports

Do they Mix?

Cite three examples where politics and sports clash today-

Cite three examples where politics and sports clash in the past-

What is YOUR opinion on athletes becoming POLITICAL and using sports as their platform ?

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There are many instances both in the past and the modern society where sports and politics have mixed both for a good course or other negative implications.

In the past

In 1995, Nelson Mandela attended the Springbok Jersey in the Rugby World Cup Final as a sign of creating stronger relationships in his nation. In this case, the great leader used sports to help unite South Africa since people with different political affiliations came together to enjoy the game. This particular event signified how far South Africa had come from the point when athletics were not viewed as merit towards political success (BBC, 2018).

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