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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Sunday that masks are a 'must have' at Tokyo medal ceremonies after swimmers were seen taking off masks on the medal podium and hugging other competitors in violation of COVID-19 rules.
Masks are mandatory across all Olympic venues, both inside and outside for all athletes, staff and media, as part of Games organisers' strict measures to combat the coronavirus.
'It's not a nice to have. It's a must to have,' said IOC spokesman Mark Adams, responding to questions about the mask-less swimmers.
The IOC have insisted that masks are a 'must have' for athletes at medal ceremonies in Tokyo
American Chase Kalisz took off his mask on the winners' podium after his gold medal performance in the men's 400 metres medley, hugging compatriot and silver medallist Jay Literland, who was also
