Craig Spence
Craig Spence is a prominent spokesperson for the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), known for his advocacy in promoting inclusion and accessibility in sports. Recently, he made headlines by commenting on the IPC's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the upcoming Paralympic Games, emphasizing that the process was democratic despite backlash from several countries, including Ukraine and the Czech Republic, who expressed their intent to boycott the opening ceremony.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 99,118 | $2,000,000 | 3,279$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 4,653 | $54,000 | 92$ |
| Totals | 2 | 63,184,115 | 103,771 | $2,054,000 | 3,371$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Italy:
Craig Spence attempted to clarify the confusion surrounding the dissent numbers.
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Lithuania:
Craig Spence stated that seven national Paralympic committees would boycott the opening ceremony for political reasons.
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Lithuania:
Craig Spence stated that the return of Russia to the Paralympic Games was a very democratic process.
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