Kirsty Coventry, IOC Athletes’ Commission Chief.
“So our recommendation is to preserve the podium, field of play and official ceremonies from any kind of protest or demonstrations or acts perceived as such,” Coventry continued.
Kirsty Coventry, Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission speaks during the XXIV ANOC General Assembly on October 17, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images for ANOC)
“The goal of this wide outreach was to engage with athletes and hear their thoughts on existing and new opportunities to express their views at the Olympic Games as well as outside Games time,” said Coventry, according to