[Epoch Times August 07, 2021](Epoch Times reporter Zhang Ting comprehensive report) The International Olympic Committee said on Saturday (August 7) that it had issued warnings to Chinese cyclists Bao Shanju and Zhong Tianshi. The two men wore a badge with the head of Mao Zedong, the former leader of the Communist Party of China, on the podium at the Tokyo Olympics, violating the rules of political posture of the Olympic Games; the International Olympic Committee stated that the case is now closed.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Saturday that it had received “clarification” from the Chinese Olympic Committee on its athletes’ political posture.
Christian Klaue, Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs of the International Olympic Committee, told reporters: “We have received clarifications and warned athletes.”
“We have also received a guarantee (from the Chinese side) that this will not happen again, and the International Olympic Committee believes that the case has been closed.” Crow said.
The Tokyo Olympics will end this Sunday.
Cyclists Bao Shanju and Zhong Tianshi wore the Mao badge at the East Olympics awards ceremony on Monday (August 2), violating Article 50 of the “Olympic Charter”, which prohibits the display of political objects and political propaganda on the podium Provisions. The International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday (August 3) that it was investigating the matter and asked the Chinese Olympic Committee for clarification.
In the 1960s, the Chinese Communist Party was cult of personality. Hundreds of millions of Chinese wore badges with Mao Zedong’s head and were forced to express their loyalty to the Communist Party and Mao Zedong.
The International Olympic Committee has always claimed to be politically neutral, allowing more than 200 national teams around the world to participate in the Olympics on an equal basis. The Olympic Games strictly prohibits athletes from performing “political shows” on the field or on the podium. According to Article 50 of the “Olympic Charter”, it is not allowed to promote political, religious or racial views in any Olympic venues, competition venues or other Olympic areas. “Any form of political propaganda… shall not appear on individuals, sportswear… “.
Editor in charge: Lin Yan#
.