Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
The 2021 Tokyo Olympics have come and gone, and in their wake, they’ve left a trail of ongoing conversations about how the world and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), treats athletes. Whether it was the sidelining of Sha’Carri Richardson for smoking pot, or the global scrutiny of Simone Biles for prioritizing her mental health over the world’s entertainment, individual stories have jumped into the spotlight reminding us of something many have forgotten: athletes are human.
But the IOC and other regulating committees often overlook the human aspect of competitors, and the Olympics are just as much a global stage for the ongoing dehumanization of athletes as they are a showcase of their talents. Whether it’s the silencing of opinions imposed by Rule 50, the cruel way they regulate trans competitors, or the subtle racism sewn into the Games’ fabric, there is ample room for improvement.
To better understand these topics, we spoke with Olympic athletes like Costa Rican gymnast Luciana Alvarado, organizations like Athlete Ally, as well as doctors and professors who specialize in these issues.
Meet some of our guests and the organizations they represent.
Athlete Ally: instagram.com/athleteally
Schuyler Bailar: instagram.com/pinkmantaray
Dr. Jack Turban: twitter.com/jack_turban
Luis Grijalva: instagram.com/luisgrijalva_ Lu
Louis: instagram.com/luontheloo
Rod Benson: twitter.com/boomtho
Lorena Russi: instagram.com/colonialmanface
#Radar2021 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community.
Subscribe to the Radar 2021 channel now to stay up to date with episode clips featuring our bi-cultural host Gabriela Fresquez. New episodes every Thursday.
#Radar2021 #Tokyo2020 #Telemundo
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Follow Us:
Twitter: twitter.com/radartelemundo?lang=enRs
Instagram: instagram.com/radartelemundo
Radar 2021 takes current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. Through first-person reporting and documentary-style stories woven together by our host, Gabriela Fresquez, we delve into what makes Latinxs different and what unites us. From economic inequality to racial justice and LGBTQ+ issues to the climate crisis…to whose abuelita’s Pozole recipe tastes best, we’ve got nuestra gente covered.
We have different accents and experiences, but we are ALL Latinx.
We want to keep everyone on the Radar. New episodes every Thursday at 5pm EST.
Olympian or Human? Tokyo 2020: Not About the Sports | Radar 2021
youtube.com/radar
The 2021 Tokyo Olympics have come and gone, and in their wake, they’ve left a trail of ongoing conversations about how the world and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), treats athletes. Whether it was the sidelining of Sha’Carri Richardson for smoking pot, or the global scrutiny of Simone Biles for prioritizing her mental health over the world’s entertainment, individual stories have jumped into the spotlight reminding us of something many have forgotten: athletes are human.
But the IOC and other regulating committees often overlook the human aspect of competitors, and the Olympics are just as much a global stage for the ongoing dehumanization of athletes as they are a showcase of their talents. Whether it’s the silencing of opinions imposed by Rule 50, the cruel way they regulate trans competitors, or the subtle racism sewn into the Games’ fabric, there is ample room for improvement.
To better understand these topics, we spoke with Olympic athletes like Costa Rican gymnast Luciana Alvarado, organizations like Athlete Ally, as well as doctors and professors who specialize in these issues.
Meet some of our guests and the organizations they represent.
Athlete Ally: instagram.com/athleteally
Schuyler Bailar: instagram.com/pinkmantaray
Dr. Jack Turban: twitter.com/jack_turban
Luis Grijalva: instagram.com/luisgrijalva_ Lu
Louis: instagram.com/luontheloo
Rod Benson: twitter.com/boomtho
Lorena Russi: instagram.com/colonialmanface
#Radar2021 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community.
Subscribe to the Radar 2021 channel now to stay up to date with episode clips featuring our bi-cultural host Gabriela Fresquez. New episodes every Thursday.
#Radar2021 #Tokyo2020 #Telemundo
SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/RadarYouTubeTM
Follow Us:
Twitter: twitter.com/radartelemundo?lang=enRs
Instagram: instagram.com/radartelemundo
Radar 2021 takes current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. Through first-person reporting and documentary-style stories woven together by our host, Gabriela Fresquez, we delve into what makes Latinxs different and what unites us. From economic inequality to racial justice and LGBTQ+ issues to the climate crisis…to whose abuelita’s Pozole recipe tastes best, we’ve got nuestra gente covered.
We have different accents and experiences, but we are ALL Latinx.
We want to keep everyone on the Radar. New episodes every Thursday at 5pm EST.
Olympian or Human? Tokyo 2020: Not About the Sports | Radar 2021
youtube.com/radar
