Friendship, Solidarity and Eviction

According to the Olympic Charter, the goal of the Olympic Movement is “to contribute to building a peaceful and better world by educating youth through sport practised without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.”

And let’s not forget mass evictions.

In September, the Beijing municipality demolished several buildings in a run-down neighborhood called the “petitioners’ village” in Fengtai District, which provided housing for thousands from all over China who came to complain to the central government about land seizures, forced evictions and corruption, COHRE said.

“Evictions in Beijing often involve the complete demolition of poor peoples’ houses,” the group said. “The inhabitants are then forced to relocate far from their communities and workplaces, with higher transportation costs driving them further into poverty.

Hope everyone enjoys the Softball competition.