Go deeper: The IOC has maintained that it runs sports events and cannot be held responsible for domestic policies, AP reports. Other multinational brands including Nike, New Balance, and Hugo Boss soon faced a similar boycott. "Given the diverse participation in the Olympic Games, the IOC must remain neutral on all global political issues," the IOC said in a statement provided to Axios. The spokesperson did not say what body had issued the certificate and did not provide a copy of the certificate at Axios' request.
Fernandez was withheld from the flu games.
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Fernandez was withheld from the flu games .
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