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U.S. shot putter Raven Saunders investigated by IOC after making ‘X’ gesture on podium
Canada’s Olympic women rugby team wears orange for Indigenous peoples The USOPC said Saunders’ gesture did not breach its rules.“As with all delegations, Team USA is governed by the Olympic Charter and rules set forth by the IOC for Tokyo 2020,” the USOPC said in a statement sent to Reuters.“Per the USOPC’s delegation terms, the USOPC conducted its own review and determined that Raven Saunders’ peaceful expression in support of racial and social justice that happened at the conclusion of the ceremony was respectful of her competitors and did not violate our rules related to demonstration.”The IOC last month relaxed its Rule 50, which had forbidden athletes from any protests.