Look into the german's repatriation request from the ear;y 2000's and the results thereof.
I think he is smart enough to be able to make a distinction between the athletes and the current politicians of their country.
I could with equal validity state that the Gospel of Thomas is the one true account of the words of Jesus.
Get over it.
Thank you for making my point.
Don't think we ever stopped but the reduction in media ~~coverage~~ narrative management was a nice breather.