25-07-2021 13:24 via metro.co.uk

Olympic athletes told to stop hugging each other on podium

USA’s Jay Litherland and Chase Kalisz shared a hug during their medal ceremony (AFP via Getty)Olympic athletes have been reminded to not hug each other on the podium during the medal presentations.Athletes have been told to keep their distance with others during the ceremony, while masks must be worn at all times at all events, both indoor and outdoor.The International Olympic Committee has allowed a 30-second window for athletes to remove their masks to pose for photographs with their med
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