re: Olympics Change Rule: Athletes Will Be Allowed To Protest, Including Kneeling, At Events

Funny enough the WSL is the only league I'm aware of that walks the walk on "inequlity." They all agreed to pay the women equally. Oh and they didn't feel the need to virtue signal about it.

I hope tGOAT can win a gold but the Brazilians probably sweep the podium.

Not going to watch a second of ANY athlete who isn’t there representing their country.

The IOC is allowing it but the rules are still very strict. Athletes must do so in a respectful manner. If any athlete stray from the rules, they will be disciplined accordingly. Looking at the rules, there's not much they are allowed to do. Since most of the protests we see nowadays are very disrespectful.

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“During the Olympic Games, athletes also have the opportunity to express their views, including:

In the mixed zones, including when speaking to the media

In the International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) or the Main Media Centre (MMC), including when speaking to the media

During press conferences in the venue or in the MMC

During interviews

At team meetings

In traditional media or digital media

Through social media channels

On the field of play prior to the start of the competition (i.e. after leaving the “call room” (or similar area) or during the introduction of the individual athlete or team) provided that the expression (for example, gesture) is:

consistent with the Fundamental Principles of Olympism;

not targeted, directly or indirectly, against people, countries, organisations and/or their dignity;

not disruptive (by way of example only, the following expressions are considered disruptive:expressions during another athlete’s or team’s national anthem and/or introduction, as this may interfere with such other athlete’s or team’s concentration on and/or preparation for the competition; physical interference with the introduction of another athlete or team or the protocol itself (for example by unfurling a flag, a banner etc.); causing (or assuming the risk of causing) physical harm to persons or property, etc.); and

not prohibited or otherwise limited by the rules of the relevant National Olympic Committee (NOC) and/or the competition regulations of the relevant International Federation (IF).”

The guidelines further state that: “When expressing their views, athletes are expected to respect the applicable laws, the Olympic values and their fellow athletes. It should be recognised that any behaviour and/or expression that constitutes or signals discrimination, hatred, hostility or the potential for violence on any basis whatsoever is contrary to the Fundamental Principles of Olympism.”

Additionally, the Guidelines describe the disciplinary procedure that would apply in the event that the conditions stated above were not to be respected. The evaluation of cases and the determination of potential disciplinary consequences will be handled by the IOC in full transparency.

IOC Link

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The Olympics is many American athletes’ one opportunity to demonstrate during the anthem and grab some attention — especially in the sports that we don’t normally pay attention to.

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The jokes write themselves.

frick the Olympics. Won’t watch!

Who watches the medals ceremonies anyway?