US Olympic Athletes Will Be Allowed To Raise Fists & Kneel During National Anthem at Olympic Trials
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justjared.comThe US Olympic committee has overturned a big rule in the community for the 2021 Summer Olympic games. For many years, it has been frowned upon for athletes to share their social justice views in any form in their sport.
However, this year, athletes will be allowed to do just that. In a new document that was released this week, the IOC outlined new actions that are permitted during the games.
They include kneeling during the National Anthem and raising a fist at the starting line or on the podium. Tommie Smith and John Carlos famously raised their fists after winning medals during the 1968 games held in Mexico City.
Athletes who are competing in the Olympic trials will be allowed to wear hats or face coverings with phrases including “Black
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