Russian anti-gay law threatens Olympics

AFP English
AFP English
  • 11 years ago
Six months ahead of the Sochi Winter Olympics, controversy over a Russian anti-gay law is threatening to overshadow the event. According to campaigners, the vague wording of the law means gay athletes or spectators could be arrested during the games. Duration: 02:25

Recommended

1:26
I
Up next
New Russian anti-terror laws precede Sochi Olympics
euronews (in English)
2:31
Winter Olympics shine light on Russian gay community
AFP English
1:43
Winter Olympics shed new light on Russian gay community
AFP English
0:56
Gay rights activist on Russian Games: "Homophobia is not in the spirit of the Olympics"
Reuters
0:30
Rio 2016 Olympics: anti-doping officials to seek banning entire Russian delegation
i24NEWS (English)
1:44
Gay athlete says uproar over Russian anti-gay laws overblown
Reuters
0:46
Russian protest against anti-gay law turns... - no comment
NoComment
2:47
Choir Protests Russian Anti-Gay Laws as Sochi Games Open
StoryfulViral
1:21
Russian sports minister defends anti-gay law
euronews (in English)
1:24
Protesters pour out vodka over anti-gay Russian laws
AFP English
1:42
PTV SPORTS | Overseas spectators, bawal sa Tokyo Olympics; 10 Russian athletes, papayagang makalaro sa Tokyo Olympics athletes
PTVPhilippines
3:05
Winter Olympics: Russian skater Kamila Valieva to learn Olympics fate after doping hearing
euronews (in English)
1:01
IOC considers banning Russian flag and anthem at 2018 winter Olympics over Russia's doping in the 2014 Olympics
Dianastewart
3:57
OLY - Russia head coach David Blatt shares his thoughts on the Olympics
FIBA
0:31
Russian Olympic Team Barred From 2018 Winter Olympics
Entertainment (now)
0:42
Stop Russia - Anti-Gay Law and Anti-Gay Abuse - Sochi Games - 2014
World Stop Russia
2:24
Kherson City ng Ukraine, hawak na ng Russian forces ; Western intelligence, inilabas ang umano’y naunang hiling ng China sa Russia na patapusin ang Beijing Olympics bago ang pag-atake
PTVPhilippines
1:25
Russian Gay Activists Release Rainbow Balloons to Protest Against Anti-Gay Legislation
IBTimes
1:09
Four Most Awesome Video Responses to Russia's Anti-Gay Stance at The Olympics
Buzz60
1:25
Russia warns against 'gay propaganda' during Olympics
AFP English
7:19
Meryl Davis Charlie White 2014 WIN GOLD
Metatube
3:33
Team USA Slopestyle Freeskiers sweep GOLD BRONZE SILVER MEDALS
Metatube
3:15
Sochi Olympics 2014 Ted Ligety Giant Slalom
Metatube
1:20
Closing Ceremony Sochi Winter Olympics 2014
Metatube
0:29
2014 Sochi Olympics Ashley Wagner Live Reaction Video to Score
Metatube
1:28
Sochi 2014 Wardrobe Malfunction Olga Graf Video Original
Metatube

AFP English

1:02
Changing climate influences London's Chelsea Flower Show
AFP English
1:17
Dogs recreate Met Gala looks at New York's 'Pet Gala'
AFP English
1:58
The biomass of the Earth
AFP English
3:29
Facing threats and bullets, Mexican candidates risk lives ahead of elections
AFP English
2:15
ICC prosecutor seeks Gaza 'war crimes' arrest warrant for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
AFP English
2:23
Iranians 'saddened' by the death of President Raisi
AFP English

Featured channels

More from
Billie Eilish
More from
TIME
More from
SportsGrid
More from
Billboard
More from
Travel and Leisure
More from
TMZ