TOKYO: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says the number of people taking oath at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games has been increased from three to six to ensure gender equality. At the same time, some changes have been made to include the words ‘inclusion and equality’ in the oath. The Olympic oath is taken by an athlete from the host country on behalf of all participants. The ceremony also includes a coach and a judge.
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This time in Japan, a man and a woman will take an oath with each of these groups. The Olympic oath has been in vogue since 1920. This time the Olympic Games will start on July 23. “Gender equality among those sworn in is one of the many decisions and commitments of the IOC and the Organizing Committee to allow women to advance in sports at all levels in accordance with the Olympic Charter,” the IOC said in a statement. ”
Two new words ‘inclusion and equality’ have been added to the opening line of the oath.
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These two new words have been added to the oath on the recommendation of the IOC Athlete Commission. The IOC Executive Board approved the recommendations in April 2021. Following the decision of the IOC Executive Board, all participating countries have been allowed to have one male and one female athlete as flag bearers in the inaugural ceremony this time. India has selected female boxer MC Mary Kom and men’s hockey team captain Manpreet Singh as flag bearers for the inaugural function. Wrestler Bajrang Poonia will be the flag bearer at the closing ceremony on August 8.
-NAV GILL
