“That is not to say that you should be silent about the issues you care deeply about and below you will find a list of places where you can express your views at the Olympic Games.”
“While respecting local laws, athletes have the opportunity to express their opinions, including:
- During press conferences and interviews, i.e. in the mixed zones, in the International Broadcasting Centre (IBC), or the Main Media Centre (MMC)
- At team meetings
- On digital or traditional media, or on other platforms. It should be noted that expressing views is different from protests and demonstrations. It should be noted, too, that these guidelines are also applicable to any other accredited person (trainers, coaches, officials, etc.).” the guidelines stipulate.”
A protest according to IOC Rule 50?
According to Rule 50 protests include:
- Displaying any political messaging, including signs or armbands.
- Gestures of a political nature, like a hand gesture or kneeling.
- Refusal to follow the ceremony’s protocol.
The Olympics History of Protest
Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos were expelled from the US team at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico by the then United States Olympic Committee (USOC). They raised their fists in a black-gloved demonstration of “Black Power” on the podium to protest racism following the men’s 200 meters final.
