An IOC spokesman said it 'sends a strong message.' Yahoo Sports say it's more hygiene theatre.
TOKYO — The International Olympic Committee on Sunday reminded athletes to keep wearing masks, especially at the one time when mask-wearing is completely unnecessary.
A reporter asked IOC spokesman Mark Adams whether there’d been a relaxation of COVID-19 rules that require mask-wearing during medal ceremonies. “There is no relaxation,” Adams responded. “We would urge and ask everyone to obey the rules.” American swimmers Chase Kalisz and Jay Litherland both had to wear masks on the podium ... at least for some of it. gold medal-winning American swimmer Chase Kalisz
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