Earlier this week, the IOC said it was investigating after shot put silver medallist GiveMe1Shot had raised her arms in an X above her head. The investigation is suspended for now as Saunders’ mother has passed away. Tokyo2020 Olympics IOLSport
Cyclists Bao Shanju and Zhong Tianshi wore the badges featuring the head of China's former leader during a medal ceremony on Monday, in a potential breach of Olympic rules on the display of political paraphernalia.
The duo wore the badges, commonplace in China for half a century but a potential breach of Rule 50 of the Olympic charter, after retaining the women's cycling team sprint title at the Izu Velodrome. While the IOC last month relaxed Rule 50 to allow gestures, such as taking the knee on the field of play provided athletes do so without disruption and with respect for fellow competitors, it has banned any such gestures on the podium.
Earlier this week, the IOC said it was investigating after shot put silver medallist Saunders had raised her arms in an X above her head in Sunday's medal ceremony, which she later indicated was an expression of support for the oppressed."We heard the very sad news this morning of the passing of Raven Saunders' mother," Adams said."The IOC extends its condolences to Raven and her family.
The USOPC said Saunders' gesture did not breach its rules as it was a"peaceful expression in support of racial and social justice was respectful of her competitors".
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