About this episode

This episode discusses the intersection of sport and politics, particularly focusing on Russian influence in the context of the Winter Olympics and historical ties to the USSR.

The 2026 Winter Olympics were marred by a series of scandals involving Ukraine, which brought to the fore the idea of an absolute separation of sport and politics. That separation never existed. We look at the modern history of sport and the USSR and Russia's place in it, including the crimes and organisational captures. Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Ukraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraine Other Social Media ⁠http://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHype⁠ ⁠http://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthype⁠ ⁠http://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/⁠ Patreon ⁠https://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHype⁠ Resources and Charities https://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype

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