But to be absolutely clear, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) just published guidelines specifying which types of athlete "protests" will not be allowed at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Charter Rule 50
Athletes are prohibited by the Olympic Charter's Rule 50 from taking a political stand in the field of play.
Rule 50 provides for the games' protocols to ensure its neutrality.
The no-nos include no kneeling, political hand gestures or disrespect during medal ceremonies.
And olympic athletes cannot protest in any way within the Olympic Village.
Respect
So yes Megan (Rapinoe), if you want to represent your home country in the international games of friendship, brotherhood/sisterhood, solidarity and Olympic spirit, you can "protest" on your own time by staying home and refusing to play.
In Tokyo, you still could but outside of the games venues, both out in the real world or online.
No you will not be silenced. All the IOC is saying is to respect the games, the other athletes and the rest of the world who have a lot more real life (non-1st world) problems.
#respect
#neutrality
#olympicspirit
#noagenda
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