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President Nelson Shares a Message About Competition During Summer Olympics

Athletes from around the globe gather to compete in the Tokyo Olympic Games

On his social media accounts, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today shared a message about healthy competition and respect as athletes join together in Tokyo, Japan, to participate in the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. President Nelson relates the spirit of competition to his professional work and how he cooperated with others while honoring one of the Savior’s greatest commandments to “love one another, as I have loved you” (John 15:12). He invites us to eliminate contention and embrace Olympic ideals. See the post below.

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