Police operations in the Olympic Village
The post is happening in the Olympic Village! The athletes step on the gas while celebrating, which poses problems for the organizers.
Because strict corona rules actually apply in Japan. Meetings are not welcomed, the athletes should keep their distance from each other. But that is not always taken very seriously at the Olympics. Sometimes the celebrations go so high that the police have to intervene.
For example last Friday, when “several athletes” and team members are said to have organized a real binge. As the Olympic organizers confirm, the celebration had to be broken up by the police. Not only because of the noise, but also the consumption of alcohol in public is strictly forbidden in the 11,000-strong village.
Olympic boss Toshiro Muto explains: “We are investigating the incident and will take appropriate action.” These can extend to exclusion from the games. Most recently, two Georgian silver medal winners were banished from the village. They illegally withdrew from the Olympic bubble to see sights in Tokyo. “These are clear and serious rule violations,” explains Muto.
Australian athletes also broke the rules by completely dismantling their rooms, pounding holes in the walls and destroying the beds. Ian Chesterman, head of the Australian Olympic team, said in a statement: “A few young people made mistakes. They left the rooms in an unacceptable condition. But there were only a few who made mistakes and now have to live with them. They have but has already shown himself to be very repentant. ” There are no consequences for the athletes, although the situation is “unacceptable”.
By the way, Australia was also involved in a small criminal case. Two life-size team mascots, a kangaroo and an emu, suddenly disappeared from the area without a trace. Seven days later they were found in the Germans' quarters. Chesterman said: “I'm very happy to say that the mascots are back. They turned up again last night and I heard that they were having a nice vacation in Germany.”
