Tokyo: The number of oath takers at the opening ceremony of the Olympics has multiplied from three to six for the Tokyo match to ensure gender parity, the IOC said while announcing that the oath has also been done a little to enter “inclusion and equality” in me t.
Olympic oath was taken by an athlete from the host county, on behalf of all competitors and the ceremony also included one coach and a judge.
This time, Japan will choose two men and one woman – from each group for the event, which has become an integral part of the game since 1920.
The exhibition began on July 23.
“The gender balance of oath oath.
-Taker is just one of the large number of decisions and commitments from the IOC and the organizing committee to promote women in sports at all levels and in all structures, as stated in the Olympic Charter,” said IOC.
Two words – inclusion and equality – have been added to the oath opening line.
Depending on the speaking group, the new oath reads: “On behalf of athletes”, “on behalf of all judges” or “on behalf of all coaches and officials”.
“We promise to take part in this Olympic match, respect and comply with the rules and in the spirit of a fair game, inclusion and equality.
Together we stand in solidarity and commit to sports without doping, without a form of discrimination..” We did this for The honor of our team, in connection with the fundamental principles of Olympism, and to make the world a better place through sports.
“New words from the Olympic oath of a series of recommendations compiled by.
The IOC Athletes Commission.
This recommendation is approved by the IOC Executive Board In April 2021.
The commission seat IOC Athletes Kirsty Coventry said, “Our Olympians are role models and ambassadors.
We stand together to send a strong message world about equality, inclusion, solidarity, peace and respect.
“The Olympic oath was first read at the 1920 match opening ceremony And one athletes of men as their flag bearers during the opening ceremony.
India named Boxer MC Mary Kom and Skipper Team Hockey Man Manpreet Singh as a flag bearer of the country’s contingent during the opening ceremony.
Wrestler Bajrang Punia will be a flag carrier on the closing ceremony on upuusting.
Olympics: The number of oath takers increased from 3 to 6 at the opening ceremony
