Russia is banned from taking part in the Summer Games but Israel is allowed to compete.
The Summer Olympic Games – the world’s biggest sporting event – opens in Paris next week.
Russia is banned for its war in Ukraine, but Israel is allowed to compete despite its war on Gaza.
How big a role do politics and business play in the Games?
Presenter: Dareen Abughaida
Guests:
Philip Barker – Editor of the Journal of Olympic History
Elaine Cobbe – Journalist, board member of Reporters Without Borders
David Goldblatt – Sports writer, broadcaster and journalist