According to the American athlete, the arms crossed in the shape of the letter X mean solidarity with the oppressed. Nevertheless, the IOC has launched an investigation into a possible violation of the rule banning political statements during the Olympic competitions.
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But that has now stopped. The reason is tragic personal circumstances, because the mother of the silver medalist died. “This morning (Wednesday) we heard a very sad news about the death of Raven Saunders’ mother. The IOC expresses its participation to Raven and her family. It is understandable that due to these circumstances, the whole process is stopped for some time, “said IOC spokesman Mark Adams.
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The US Olympic Committee has already announced that it will not punish the bowler in any way for the gesture.
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Mao and the Olympic rings
However, this is not the first case of inadmissible political proclamations at the Tokyo Games. The International Olympic Committee is still awaiting the official reaction of the Chinese side to the case of cyclists Zhong Tianshi and Pao Shanxi.
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The Chinese winners in the second cycling pinned badges with Mao Zedong to the medal ceremony.
Foto: Matthew Childs, Reuters
The gold medalists from the team sprint on the track had their badges with the head of former communist leader Mao Zedong pinned at the ceremony.
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“We are in contact with the Chinese Olympic Committee, which has assured us that we will soon receive a full formal response. But he also assured us that it will not happen again, “said IOC spokesman Adams.
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It will not happen again, the Chinese Olympic Committee promised to case badges with Mae.
Foto: Matthew Childs, Reuters
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