Summary
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is facing criticism in Germany for selling T-shirts with designs from the 1936 Berlin Olympics. These Olympics were used by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime for propaganda. The IOC describes the shirts as part of a collection to celebrate Olympic history, while acknowledging the controversial aspects.
Key Facts
- The IOC's online shop sold T-shirts featuring designs from the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
- The 1936 Olympics were used by Nazi Germany for propaganda.
- The T-shirt design includes symbols and images used during those Games.
- German officials have called for the sale of these shirts to stop.
- The IOC said the shirts are part of a collection celebrating 130 years of Olympic art.
- The IOC acknowledged the historical propaganda used during the 1936 Olympics.
- The IOC highlighted athlete Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals at these Games, challenging Nazi racial beliefs.
- A limited number of the 1936 T-shirts were produced.
