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It seems incredibly inappropriate for a supposedly international event (World != America) whatever country it's held in. And how did non-US participants react?


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Why not? Baseball and basketball are both very international and they both have the national anthem. I don't recall anyone reacting in any way.

[/ QUOTE ]Carlos Delgado does not participate in the seventh inning stretch "God Bless America" festivities. I'm sure he's not the only professional athlete that does not take part in such activites.