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The Olympics aspire to bring out the best in humanity through a celebration of athletic achievement and international cooperation.

But as history has shown, when so many countries get together in one place things can get pretty political.

The U.S. has been sending athletes to the Olympics since 1896, and on several occasions, global and domestic politics overshadowed the sporting side of the Games.

As this year's Summer Olympics commence in Tokyo, Japan, we’ve recapped five of the times when politics trumped sports at the Olympics.

Hong Kong Democracy Activists Fear Potential 'Exit Bans'

A controversial immigration law enacted in Hong Kong has sparked concerns among pro-democracy activists that the Chinese Communist Party-backed government will seek to prevent them from leaving the city. 

Exit bans have become increasingly prevalent in mainland China for use against citizens and foreigners, including Americans.

Should the U.S. grant refugee status to Hong Kong democracy activists?

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And, In The End...

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I just see ruined cones,

—Josh Herman

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