The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to allow athletes on the Tokyo Olympic podium to take off their masks for 30 seconds only for photo taking.
The purpose is to vividly convey the expressions of the athletes who received medals, even for a moment, but it may be controversial.
The Olympic Ceremony, which encourages each other and leaves memories with commemorative photos, had to be held a little differently at the Tokyo Olympics.
Athletes who won medals hung the medals placed on the trays around their necks and could not even take off their masks.
But yesterday, Japanese NHK reported that 'the IOC allowed athletes to take off their masks for up to 30 seconds at the medal ceremony'.
It's meant to 'make it possible to photograph the facial expressions and emotions of the players that are only once in a game's life, and to celebrate the achievements of all medalists together'. When people gather close to take a group photo, they must wear a mask again.
However, some players and officials say that Corona 19 is a serious situation, but inconsistent rules run the risk of causing confusion and exacerbating the situation.
During the remaining period, he could not hide his anxiety, saying that more confirmed cases could come out.