The Olympic Games now prohibit this beloved tradition because of Covid
You will not see this long-time tradition during the Tokyo Olympics.
Almost all aspects of life have been corrected by the Pandemic of Covid and the Olympic Games this summer will not be different. After a year late, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (as they are always called) must be launched on July 23, but it will not be commercial as usual because of the risks that the virus poses. Now, officials announced that there was a tradition at the time you will not see the games coming due to COVID. To see what is now a prohibition from this year's Olympic Games, read it.
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The medals will not be placed around the Olympian neck.
Traditionally, the gold, silver, silver and bronze medals are presented to the Olympians, then placed around their neck by an international member of the Olympic Committee (IOC) or a notable person in their sport. However, this year, the Olympic Games prohibit this long-standing tradition. According toNewsweekJuly 14, President of the IOCThomas Bach said at a conference call, "the medalswill not be given around the neck. "Instead," they will be presented at the athlete on a tray, then the athlete will take the medal itself. "
Newsweek Reports that Bach said that those who presented the medals will wear gloves when they offer rewards to the Olympians to ensure that the medal is not contaminated by touch. In addition, Bach said that culprits and cuddles will not be allowed by giving the medals.
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There will be other strict rules for athletes at the Olympic Games.
In addition to not placing the medals around the winner's neck and prohibit physical contact during the medal ceremony, there will be other restrictions in place.
According toThe game gameAthletes can only use specific Olympic vehicles and can only see people on the list they provide regular contacts. Players can only leave their accommodations than to access a list of selection of approved locations. Athletes must also wear a mask and maintain at least six feet away from each other.
Many Olympians are vaccinated, but this is neither mandated nor possible for everyone.
On July 14, Bach said in a statement that "85% of athletes and managers who will live in the Olympic Village and nearly 100% of IOC members and IOC staff areLet Vacciné or Immunized. "Athletes will also be tested at unspecified intervals after their arrival in Tokyo.
While some Olympians have chosen not to be vaccinated for religious reasons or other personal reasons, others can not be vaccinated because of their age. "Although several countries havevaccinated their athletesAdolescents aged 15 to 17 can not be vaccinated in most countries and children under 15 can be vaccinated in even fewer countries, "wrote a group of American doctors concerned in theNew England Journal of MedicineOn July 1st, as a result, few adolescent athletes, including gymnasts, swimmers and divers as young as 12, will be vaccinated. "
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The Olympic Games also made other major changes for Covid fans.
With the Olympic Games just a few weeks, Tokyo has declared a state of emergency on Jul 8 while Covid's cases screamed in the city. The state of emergency, which runs through August 22, forced the metropolitan government of Tokyo, the Japanese government, the IOC and the International Paralympic Committee to announce that the Olympic Games shouldprohibition most events at the Games,United States todayreported.
There was a lot of controversy surrounding the Olympic Games and whether or not it was prudent to continue as planned. The Olympic Games had previously announced that only domestic spectators would be allowed at the Games, but the situation has changed as a case.
"Priority will be to determine safe and secure games", "Tokyo 2020 PresidentSeiko Hashimotostated at a press conference when the spectator ban was announced, according to United States today . "We wanted a full stage so that the people of the community can get involved in the athletes' welcome so that we can have a complete presentation of the power of sports. However, now faced with Covid-19, we have no Another choice to keep the games in a way. "
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