About the book: 1986 / International sports journalist Vladimir Geskin dedicated this book to the problems currently facing the international Olympic movement. Numerous specific examples expose the reactionary essence of capitalist sport. The book is based on conversations and interviews of the author with foreign athletes and coaches, heads of national and international sports organizations, businessmen and politicians, including IOC President X. A. Samaranch, one of the prominent activists of the “Athletes in the Struggle for Peace” movement F. Shinnik, sports businessman M. McCormack, former CIA officer F. Agee and others.