Athletes should not make “political demonstrations” or express their personal views on the Podium Medal at The Tokyo Games, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach said on Friday.
The IOC this month relaxed the rules of 50, which previously prohibited athletes from protests but now allowed them to make movements in the field, provided they did it without interruption and with respect for fellow competitors.
However, there is still a threat of sanctions if there is a protest conducted on the podium medal during July 23-August.
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“The podium and medal ceremony are not made? ??? For political or other demonstrations,” Bach told the Financial Times.
“They were made to honor the athletes and medal winners for the achievement of sports and not for their personal (view).” Its mission is to have the whole world together in one place and compete peacefully with each other.
This you will never manage if the game (becomes) breaks the split.
“While the athletes’ protests at the Olympics are rare, in the Mexico 1968 City match, Black US Sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos were released after they lowered their heads and lifted the black sack.
Boxing on the podium to protest racial inequality.
In Rio 2016, Ethiopia Marathon Runner Feyisa Lilesera raised his wrist when crossing the finish line to show support for the Oromo tribal protest at the agricultural plan.
British women’s soccer coach Hege Riise said on Thursday the players would take the knee before the match in the Tokyo match to raise awareness about racism and all forms Discrimination.
The actions of taking the knee are the first form of protest with the Quarterback Football Colin Kaepernick and followed by a black life material movement.
Thomas Bach warned athletes against ‘political demonstrations’ on the podium
