Saturday, 24 Apr 2021 01:29 PM MYT
The IOC said on Wednesday it was retaining its Rule 50, which forbids any kind of “demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda” in venues and other Olympic areas, after an almost year-long review that included consultation with more than 3,500 athletes. “We are deeply concerned by the decision taken by the IOC and believe that the consultation process and the Rule 50 itself are not compatible with the human rights of athletes,” EU Athletes said in a“Regardless of numerous issues related to the methodology of the IOC AC consultation, there is no survey that could change the fact that freedom of speech and expression are universally recognised human rights that athletes enjoy.