Friday 23 July 2021

The Tokyo Olympics Has Relaxed Its Rules On Athlete Protests — To A Point

In this Oct. 16, 1968, photo, U.S. athletes Tommie Smith, center, and John Carlos raise their gloved fists after Smith received the gold and Carlos the bronze for the 200 meter run at the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City.

Gestures of protest have already begun. But exactly what's allowed under the International Olympic committee's new rules on expression is somewhat murky.

(Image credit: AP)



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