Sport et politique : quand les athlètes servent de vitrine idéologique

Exactly 50 years ago, an athlete made history in the world of sports: a 14-year-old Romanian gymnast stunned the entire jury, earning a perfect 10 on the uneven bars. But while one might have thought she would savor her achievement and embrace her newfound fame, we now understand that Nadia Comaneci became a tool for Ceaușescu, who ruled Romania with an iron fist. So, how have authoritarian regimes used athletes to spread their propaganda? Do they still do? And, in fact, are athletes the only ones who use them as trophies to bolster their power? Rebecca Fitoussi and her guests open the debate. Guests: Laurie Delhostal Béatrice Barbusse Lukas Aubin Pierre-Louis Basse Hosts: Rebecca Fitoussi Year of Production: