Israel tests the Olympics’ commitment to nondiscrimination — again

Published July 14, 2021 1:00pm ET



The Tokyo Olympics have yet to begin. Yet tiny Israel is already testing the International Olympic Committee’s commitment to its mission.

Last week, the United Nations Human Rights Council held its quadrennial panel on “leveraging sport and the Olympic ideal for promoting human rights for young people.” The famously Israel-obsessed council affirmed “the Olympic ideal … [of] fairness, non-discrimination, respect and equal opportunities for all.’” Meanwhile, IOC President Thomas Bach discussed the IOC’s mission, including political neutrality and “being an ally to all in promoting peace and human rights.”

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