Tokyo Olympics Bans Athletes From Wearing Black Lives Matter Clothes
Athletes who are deciding to participate in this summer’s Tokyo Olympics will not be allowed to take a knee, raise a fist or wear apparel that says, Black Lives Matter. If they break the rules, they will face punishments, according to TMZ.
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The IOC revealed its broad policy two weeks ago on no demonstrations on the field of play, during an official ceremony or at the podium. However, the Associated Press reported this week that International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reaffirmed its big decision to ban any sort of political, social or ideological protest including BLM apparel at the upcoming Tokyo Games. It is currently unclear what punishment will be doled out for those who break the new rules.
The IOC has claimed that the ban on protesting was put in place after a “majority” of 3,500 athletes it polled were in favor of strict rules against demonstrations. IOC Athletes’ Commission chief Kirsty Coventry said: “A very clear majority of athletes said that they think it’s not appropriate to demonstrate or express their views on the field of play, at the official ceremonies or at the podium.”
“So our recommendation is to preserve the podium, field of play and official ceremonies from any kind of protest or demonstrations or acts perceived as such.”
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