The parade of athletes behind their national flag is always a highlight of the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games. But, in order for an athlete to compete for a given state, he or she must have a passport from that country. Are all those athletes marching behind a state’s flag true citizens of that state? Maybe not. The New York Times has taken up the issue with a debate on its Opinion Page which makes for interesting reading. Some law professors have weighed in on the issue. Find the debate here.
Olympic Athletes and Nationality
Published July 31, 2012 other Leave a CommentTags: nationality, olympic athletes, Olympic games
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