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Originally Posted by npwalters

Kneeling during the US National Anthem is blatant disrespect to our country. I will always view it as such no matter how many sheep join in.

That is not allowed as far as I can tell at the Olympics. They knelt at the start of the game in which they were playing. Soccer Players Kneel in First Test of Updated Olympic Protest Rules

But as athletes have pushed for more opportunities to use their platforms to speak out against injustices, many have criticized Rule 50. Earlier this month, the IOC released a new version of the rule, which for the first time allows athletes to express themselves on the field of play, but only prior to competition.

Before the opening ceremonies had even kicked off in Tokyo, the rule was already put to the test. Several women’s soccer matches took place before the opening ceremonies, and members of five different teams took a knee on the field before the start of their matches.