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The CNOSF president ruled out yesterday the wear of a badge by French athletes during the Olympics.

The “For a better world” badge, a phrase that takes words from the first sentence of the Olympic chart was revealed a couple of weeks ago by French athletes. It showed how the French were contributing to human rights and was worn during the torch relay. Ruling out the badge is a clear sign in favour of the BOCOG and the Chinese government. Sources said it was banned due to the mention FRANCE written on it saying the Olympic movement was international.

Reporters without borders, which is for a boycott of the opening ceremony by the heads of countries also created a badge for the event. It says liberty in Chinese characters, or “zi you”. Each of these badges has one of the Olympic colours.

Freedom of speech, freedom of thought…