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Desiree Hellegers speaks with Jules Boykoff, who writes copiously about the Olympic Games as a celebration of capitalism.  They discuss the upcoming summer games beginning in Paris this month.

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Frann Michel's picture

Yet another concern:

"We are Volunteers for Paris 2024 and we resign due to the lack of Covid-19 measures

"We have been enthusiastic in the preparation of the Games as international volunteers. However, we are more and more worried at the lack of any actions from the organizers to address the epidemic of Covid-19 that is still going on across Europe and the world."

https://blogs.mediapart.fr/volontaires-inquiets-paris-2024/blog/150724/w...

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