International Triathlon Union Reverses Rainbow Flag Ban After Criticism From Gay Athletes

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1/21/2019

The International Triathlon Union has reversed its decision to ban rainbow flags at events after criticism from gay athletes. New rules had stipulated that athletes must “avoid any kind of demonstration of political, religious, sexual orientation or racial propaganda”. But the ITU said the new rule, agreed in November, was a “misunderstanding” and has now changed its policy. The rule was to “protect athletes from demonstrations against them,” it said.

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