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Wimbledon

Good call to ban Russian and Belarus players, well done Wimbledon. The world stands united against Russia invading Ukraine and mass genocide, their behaviour is utterly disgusting and disgraceful. Russians need to have the courage to come together and get rid of Putin, they will not be welcome anywhere until the world they need to stand up as a united population. The war on sovereign Ukraine has united everyone behind Ukraine and they will regain their country, Russia is dead Putin is a sick monster…….

Jayne Thorburn ● 1616d11 Comments

Except that it's likely illegal. Or maybe that doesn't worry you?

Claire Moran ● 1616d

"Except that it's likely illegal" What part is illegal.

Julian Pavey ● 1616d

Against racial discrimination laws. Don't you follow the news, Julian?

Claire Moran ● 1616d

The Olympics have banned plenty of countries,  South Africa for Apartheid,  Afghanistan due to the Taliban's barbaric treatment of women not to mention Germany and its main allies for its role in WW1, and later for its role in WW2.I feel a little sorry for the Russian and Belarussian athletes who have condemned the invasion and if they are allowed to compete under a 'no nation policy' perhaps that might be more fair but it doesnt quite have the same impact as the Olympics and frankly any message sent back to the Kremlin is welcome in my view.

Matthew Swain ● 1616d

Its sports governing bodies not political intervention or employment.

Julian Pavey ● 1615d

I haven’t read it could be illegal, to honest I don’t care if it is, as someone said the more we hurt Russians just perhaps they will get through to the Putin. No Russians athletics should be able to compete in any sport that’s a very strong message. The world must unite behind Ukraine and create as much pain as possible on Russia. The Russian people need to understand the monster that leads. The world be a better peaceful place without Russia,

Jayne Thorburn ● 1615d

They are absolutely right to ban them . It can be challenged legally but Wimbledon has taken a moral stance and should be applauded for it.

Stewart Jones ● 1615d

If Wimbledon Tennis Club REALLY wanted to put its money where its mouth is, and show solidarity with the Ukrainian people, it could suspend the tournament entirely whilst the invasion is still ongoing. Perhaps that would put pressure on countries which are still refusing to condemn Russia, but are happily enjoying life as normal, and will no doubt have players wanting to compete at Wimbledon.

Steve Taylor ● 1615d

You might have a point although this  ban is against Russia and Belarus. The Wimbledon Committee could expand the list of countries to include countries who will not condemn Russia. I’m sure they will have taken legal advice before issuing the ban. If Russian players win a legal battle and are allowed to compete, it will be very interesting to see the reaction of the Wimbledon crowd.....

Stewart Jones ● 1614d

"If Russian players win a legal battle"On what grounds could they have a legal case?

Steve Taylor ● 1614d

So the 2 best tennis players in the world are not welcome at Wimbledon because they don’t bend the knee and comply with  ‘The Great Reset’  depopulation agenda..

bobby osborne ● 1614d