In the wake of the tragic killing of George Floyd, along with others who have died at the hands of the Police, I have been asked by many reporters, over the last week, for my for my opinion on the relationship between protests, sport, the Olympics and the role that athletes can play in advocacy for civil rights.

Global Athlete has taken note of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach’s New Year’s message warning athletes against any form of protests at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. President Bach also reiterated his opposition to the growing politicization of sport.