The International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday that it was still waiting for official Chinese Olympic Committee officials to explain why the two gold medalists wore the badge of former leader Mao Zedong on the podium. Tokyo Olympics.
The International Olympic Committee also stated that it has suspended investigations into the posture of American silver medalist and shot put athlete Raven Sanders on the podium. The death of the athlete’s mother.
Earlier this week, The International Olympic Committee says it is investigating Shot put silver medalist Sanders raised her arms and drew an X on top of her head at the medal ceremony on Sunday, which she later said was in support of the oppressed.
The International Olympic Committee investigates American shot putter Raven Sanders’s “X” gesture on the podium
The International Olympic Committee stated that the investigation has been suspended.
“We heard the very sad news of the death of Raven Saunders’ mother this morning,” Adams said. “The International Olympic Committee expresses its condolences to Raven and his family. You will understand that given these circumstances, the process is temporarily suspended completely.”
USOPC stated that Sanders’ actions did not violate its rules because it was “a peaceful expression of support for race and social justice (that is, respect for her competitors)”.
The Chinese Olympic Committee stated that they will submit a report “soon” and assure the International Olympic Committee that there will be no more cases of athletes wearing badges.
IOC spokesperson Mark Adams said: “We are in contact with the Chinese Olympic Committee, and they assured us that we will receive a full official reply soon.” “But they have also assured us that this It won’t happen again.”
Cyclists Bao Shanju and Zhong Tianshi wore badges bearing the heads of state of China’s former leaders at the awards ceremony on Monday, which may violate the Olympic Games’ political paraphernalia rules.
The two wear badges, which have been common in China for half a century, but after retaining the Izu Circuit Women’s Cycling Team sprint champion, this may violate Article 50 of the Olympic Charter.
Although the International Olympic Committee relaxed its 50th rule last month, allowing gestures on the playing field, such as kneeling on the knees when athletes are not disturbed and respecting other contestants, it has banned the podium Make any such gestures.
(Edited by Lincoln Feast.)
