Beijing, 27 Jan (Xinhua) -- The International Olympic Committee and the Beijing Winter Olympic Organizing Committee recently announced that according to the requirements of the epidemic prevention manual, medal winners of the Beijing Winter Olympics can briefly take off their masks and take photos to commemorate the awards when receiving the awards.
According to the latest scientific analysis, the award ceremony has made some adjustments, such as the medal winner can briefly take off the mask to take a photo, which can not only share the joy of the athletes, but also help the media record the most precious moments of the athletes' careers.
This regulation took effect from the 26th, and the specific requirements are as follows: from the beginning of the award ceremony to the foot of the podium, athletes have been wearing masks, removing masks when they see signs, and climbing on the podium to receive medals and mascots. After the anthem is played, the signs will prompt the athletes to put on their masks again, and then they can stand on the gold medal podium together for a group photo until they leave the podium. After the awards ceremony, athletes can take off their masks to take individual or team photos, provided they maintain social distancing from the media and other medalists.
Editors: Liu Yang, Huang Xuguo, Zhou Xin