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The focus at the Olympic Games must remain on athletes’ performances, sport and the international unity and harmony that the Olympic Movement seeks to advance,
I’m here because I want to reach my dream. Not because I’m scared,
she told The Associated Press before the Olympics from Spain, where she was granted asylum Refugee athlete B-girl Talash... was disqualified for displaying a political slogan on her attire in violation of Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter,
the association said in a statement to AFP I took the risk of becoming a target. I have fear in my heart but I won't give up,
I didn’t leave Afghanistan because I’m afraid of the Taliban or because I can’t live in Afghanistan,
Talash said before action got underway All refugees have a very difficult life, but they will go to the Games,
Train like an athlete and dance like an artist, ... It’s a competition, but above all, it’s an art. It’s important to maintain this balance because we express ourselves through our bodies, just like a painter with a canvas.”
says Portuguese B-Girl Vanessa No kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas.”
Rule 50 of the IOC charter states If I’d stayed in Afghanistan, I don’t think I’d exist,
she said to the BBC earlier this week