Tunisian Anger Over National Flag Ban at Olympic Competitions

Many Tunisians have been voicing their criticism of the World Anti-Doping Agency in recent hours. The ban on the Tunisian flag at the "Bordj El Mouradi" Olympic swimming pool in the capital during the "Masters" old swimmers' event has sparked outrage among Tunisians on social media. Some activists, who widely shared images of the flag ban, found the situation very provocative. Others described the incident as unprecedented and unprofessional. Meanwhile, some expressed their anger towards the Minister of Sports, calling for his resignation over what they perceived as a "scandal for the country." The World Anti-Doping Agency announced at the end of April that sanctions were imposed on Tunisia, including the prohibition of raising its flag at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, due to its non-compliance with the global anti-doping code.