Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak said it was forbidden by the Olympic Charter and Russian law to spread propaganda during a sporting event. The president's comments came after a senior Russian politician warned athletes and spectators against promoting gay rights during the games. "One of the wonderful things about the Olympics is that you are judged by your merit, how good you are regardless of where you come from, what you look like, who you love and that I think is consistent with the spirit of the Olympics." Mr Obama told NBC: "There is no doubt we wanted to make it very clear that we do not abide by discrimination in anything, including discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Tennis legend and gay rights campaigner Billie Jean King was also scheduled to attend, but pulled out because her mother is ill. Mr Obama included openly gay figure skater Brian Boitano and women's hockey player Caitlin Cahow in the US delegation for the opening ceremony for the Games on Friday. Google's move came as US President Barack Obama said that he had included gay athletes in the US Olympic delegation to show that America was against discrimination in sport and wider life. The clock is ticking, and the world is watching.” "Now it’s time for each and every remaining Olympic sponsor to follow their lead.
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