It is said that there are deep divides in the Western societies including US and some European countries. Roughly speaking these people are those who support established society and those who oppose it and support right wing populism. An article authored by an American professor points out that Olympic is the good chance to unite people.
We notice that African descent athletes represent many European countries and the US. They are cheered by people of the countries they represent and appear to play an important role to unite the country. But in these countries there is racism. Right-wing parties in Europe advocate racial policies and anti-immigration policies. In the US former president Mr.Trump is supported by white supremacists. The author of the article points out that in black athletes are found mostly in low equipment, affordable sports such as track and field, boxing and basketball, suggesting there is racial segregation in those countries. We think that African people have biological advantages for sports. But he says that it is not true. Historically they have been engaged in physical labor, so they developed their physical strength. And they work hard to make good use of limited opportunity.
The author says that Olympic will unite us and real patriotism is defined not by ethnicity or faith but by love. I agree with him. And yet watching on TV African descent athletes representing different countries, I feel amiss with the way Olympics are currently run where national representatives compete.