Athletes Will Have To Put Their Own Medals Around Their Necks At The Olympics.

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Thursday, July 15th, 2021 10:27am

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

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The medals will be presented on a tray

It's been confirmed that athletes will have to put their own medals around their necks on the Tokyo Olympics podium.

The medals will be presented on a tray to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The Games will be held under strict conditions, and there will not be spectators at most events.

Tokyo Olympic medals.#AFPgraphics on the medal designs for the #Tokyo2020 Summer Games pic.twitter.com/yT6PDDGVvY

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) July 15, 2021

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