The Tokyo Olympics allows athletes to take off their masks briefly on the podium
2021-07-26 16:34:50
Source: Xinhuanet
Reporter Ji Ye and Ding Wenxian
The International Olympic Committee recently announced that according to the updated epidemic prevention manual, medalists of the Tokyo Olympics can take off their masks on the podium for a short period of time.
After scientific analysis, medal winners can take off their masks on the podium for 30 seconds, while the top three can also wear masks and take a group photo with the champion. This is to allow the most precious moments of an athlete’s career to be recorded.
On July 25, Chinese players Shi Tingmao (left) and Wang Han at the award ceremony.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xu Chang
This regulation will come into effect on the 25th. The specific requirements are as follows: First, after the awarding process is over, there will be signs prompting athletes to remove their masks and stay in their respective positions of the gold, silver and bronze medals. Photojournalists can take photos for 30 seconds; second, The signs will remind the athletes to wear masks again; thirdly, the silver and bronze medal winners can stand in the championship position, and the three athletes wear masks for a group photo.
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