1 minute read
by the numbers
highlights surveyed 169 students in December 2022 regarding politics in sports
71% of students do not agree with Qatar’s policies in the World Cup.
Advertisement
59% of students believe that players and their actions should be separated from their sport.
83% of students have noticed negative impacts politics have had on sports.
“Qatar agreed to set aside their internal politics to make an inclusive place for the World Cup and I don’t think they fulfilled their side of the deal,” senior Thomas Cancino said.
Going beyond the 2022 World Cup, political statements like supporting the Black Lives Matter movement have been promoted by the National Basketball Association. Although players and commentators always have the right to express
“The national anthem should not be taken away as it is a representation of a nation. People have the right to voice their opinions, however it should not be the main focus in sports games,” JROTC student John Trueba said.
Sports are a way to form bonds with others and enjoy watching something together as simple as a ball game. Political talk should not use sports as a platform to voice an opinion since it almost always takes away from the fun of the game.
78% believe politics should not be brought up in sports.