FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon Championships, Volleyball Nations League… lately, there has been a packed schedule of international sporting events. As one would expect from competitions where the world’s top professionals gather, thrilling matches are unfolding across every discipline. These tournaments allow people to wholeheartedly root for their own country, so citizens everywhere wave their national flags vigorously and cheer with passion. For many people, that is simply what a national flag represents—nothing more, nothing less. I think that is fine. In fact, I think it is a good thing. (Kei)

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