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Olympic Games Protest Rules

The International Olympic Committee's rules and responses to protests during the Olympic Games, including the introduction of Rule 50 and its enforcement.

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Feb 7, 2026

How have previous Olympic ceremonies handled booing or political protests from spectators?

o Cortina 2026 opening ceremony produced audible boos and whistles aimed at Vice‑President JD Vance and at , a reaction linked in reporting to weeks of in Milan and visible inside the stadium on some ...

Feb 7, 2026

How have Olympic organizers historically handled political protests at opening ceremonies?

have historically sought to keep the Games “neutral” while managing protest through a combination of rule-making, enforcement, diplomatic maneuvering and—at times—accommodation; the introduced Rule 50...