Kyrgyz Athletes Refuse to Compete Under New Flag: Public Outcry Against Symbolism Change
Several of Kyrgyzstan’s top athletes have announced that they will not compete with the changed national flag, which was approved by parliament in support of President Sadir Japarov’s idea. In the first reading, 66 deputies voted for changing the flag, but only eight voted against it. As a result, elite athletes have joined many citizens … Read more