I find the Olympics hypocritical because nations at war get to participate on seemingly arbitrary lines despite the foundational desire for peace. Personally,

I find the Olympics hypocritical because nations at war get to participate on seemingly arbitrary lines despite the foundational desire for peace. Personally, absolutely no nation actively waging any sort of war or conflict, regardless if it's offensive or defensive, should get to participate. In today's terms that would prohibit the US, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Palestine, China, the Philippines, Myanmar, Iran, North Korea, South Korea, and many more. We need to remember that the original Olympics demanded that warring Greek citystates come to a ceasefire such that no blood was shed during the games. That should be the hard, non-negotiable first rule to participating in the Olympics. Are you at war? Then kindly GTFO from the Olympics. Come back when you've made peace.