B2 – Upper Intermediate
War is never good and it results in unspeakable crimes against humanity. Generally, ordinary people do not support wars. However, there are some who do and this is made even more controversial when these popular personalities such as athletes do it in an international sports event.
Read the article about Russian athletes expressing their support for the invasion of Ukraine.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think of Russian athletes openly supporting the war?
2. What is your opinion on some major sport organizers banning athletes from countries at war?
3. Talk about some sports personalities you know of who have received backlash for publicly supporting controversial actions or ideologies?
4. Is it fair for sponsors to pull out because this? Explain your point.