“They will be presented to the athlete on a tray, and then the athlete will take the medal him or herself.” The International Olympic Committee President said.
Athletes will have to put medals around their own necks at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games due to COVID-19 restrictions. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach made the announcement on Wednesday morning, noting a change to a long-honored tradition. “The medals will not be given around the neck,” Bach said on a press conference call.
