Pandemic Protocols In Tokyo Have Given Us An Adorable New Olympic Tradition–
“One COVID-19 concession may actually make for a beautiful new Olympic tradition.“
THE FOLLOWING WRITTEN CONTENT BY EMILY ALFIN JOHNSON
Pandemic protocols have kept Olympic venues primarily fan-free, required extra precautions and testing for athletes and staff and prevented many loved ones from cheering their teams on in person.
But one COVID-19 concession may actually make for a beautiful new Olympic tradition.
In years past, dignitaries would place medals around each winner’s neck on the podium.
This year, officials are presenting athletes with their medals on a tray, from which they can then theoretically put them on themselves. But with the flowers and the masks, it can be a lot to juggle. Read more from NPR.
