(CNN) — An Olympic story of hope and perseverance quickly turned to one of heartbreak after an Indian wrestler known for her role in anti-sexual harassment protests was disqualified from the gold ...

Since the early 1900s, athletes have made the Olympics political. Since the start of the Olympic Games in 1896, athletes have used the international stage to shine a light on social justice issues.

It's impossible to invite countries worldwide to compete in a multi-sport event like the Olympics without politics seeping through. Athletes are humans, and to expect them to stay silent in the face ...