Olympics bans ‘Black Lives Matter’ apparel, could punish athletes for social protests

Olympics bans ‘Black Lives Matter’ apparel, could punish athletes for social protests

Olympic athletes promised legal support if they protest

United States players wear a sweater with the slogan “Black Lives Matter” and most take the knee as the national anthem is played prior to the international friendly women’s soccer match between The Netherlands and the US at the Rat Verlegh stadium in Breda, southern Netherlands, Friday Nov. 27, 2020. (Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Pool via AP)