Let’s cross the figure for the biggest international Sporting Event , going to start soon .
The Enthusiasm, Anxiety, No Doubt Heart beats also is high of all of Organizers, Citizens of Nations , Athletes, staff, Fans ,family Members even of All of us. As it was formally scheduled on 24 July 2020- 9 august 2020 but was announced postponed on 24th march 2020 by the IOC president & Tokyo organization committee, jointly, due to Covid 19 pandemic outbreak But later rescheduled for 23 July 2021 – 8th august 2021 & after facing several shocks finally it is going to start., just after 8 hours.
Tokyo Olympics 2020 at glance …
- First Olympics in history which was not cancelled as earlier due to 1st & 2nd world war but rescheduled.
- 1st Olympic to have Brand name , One preceding year.
- The eminent educated group of citizens (doctor, lawyers, educationist), are protesting still for the event .
What’s new in this Olympic ???
- Despite of Covid pandemic mostly countries are sending its biggest /largest contingent in this Olympics.
- Recycle material is being used all over.
- Podium is made up of waste material collected from citizen’s homes.
- The Ceremonial costumes are made up of recycled Enviournmentally friendly Fiber.
- Beds at hotels are made of recycle cardboard
- Spectators not allowed overseas due to Covid pandemic.
- Recently games Chief allowed upto 10,000 spectators onto competition venues but to observe strictly Covid Protocols & with Suppress Festive Mood” Directions.
- Tough “Fans rules” are also announced.
“NO Alcohol, NO, Hugs, No Cheers & No Autograph”
- All athletes to show “RTPC negative test report” & “Covid Vaccinated Certificate” before grounded at Tokyo .
- Athletes are to follow “Play Book”& strictly directed to go for RTPC test daily, To eat alone, Refrain from taking or Gossiping during the period.
- Not to speak with Driver in an official vehicle
- During medal Ceremony No make wear of medals to winners , on podium, by chief guest or any dignitary
- The winner will wear medal by himself /herself.
- The athlete & officials are not allowed to travel in public transport or to visit .
- To ensure physical distancing all time, beds are placed at enough distance in Olympic village, And are single size for all Olympians .
- Intimacy is Prohibited during the period.
- Athletes Rename beds as “Anti Sex Beds.
- Still huge quantity of Condoms i.e. 1,60,000,is ordered but use is strictly prohibited .
- Organizers want the athletes to take back Nation these condoms, to raise awareness about Safe Sex & HIV .
- IOC in association with International Sports federations Sports Specific Rules (SSR), all to follow & are bound ,if any issue arises, or any athlete found Covid positive.
Last words but not least ,
To be Noted …
- Strictest action against athletes /officials/support staff found breaking of playbook rules
- Punishment for Repeated offenders or malicious offenders – Fine , Disqualification , Medals being taken back & even Deportation immediately.
Let’s Hope and wish ALL WELL but not to forget to
cheer 4 Indian contingent.
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Bhawna Khanna Sports Journalist |
