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<strong>The International Olympic Committee is investigating two Chinese gold medallists who wore badges at the podium featuring an image of the country&#39;s former leader Mao Zedong during a medal ceremony.</strong></p>
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Gold medal sprint cyclists Bao Shanju and Zhong Tianshi wore the badges during a medal ceremony on Monday, in a potential breach of Olympic rules on the display of political paraphernalia.</p>
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An International Olympic Committee spokesman said the Chinese Olympic Committee had been asked to submit a report on the incident.</p>
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Article 50 of the Olympic Charter says &quot;no kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas&quot;.</p>
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The rules were eased last month to allow athletes to &quot;express their views&quot; before and after competing, paving the way for athletes to take the knee to highlight racism without facing sanction.</p>
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But the ban remains on gestures or statements during competition or at medal ceremonies.</p>
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The IOC is also investigating a gesture on the podium by American shotput silver medallist Raven Saunders who had raised her arms in an X above her head. She later explained it was an expression of support for the oppressed.</p>
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However, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee said the gesture did not breach its rules as it was a peaceful expression in support of racial and social justice and was not disrespectful of other competitors.</p>
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