« 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.
