00:00The CAS ADOC division dismissed the application and found that freedom of expression is guaranteed at the Olympic Games, but
00:08not on the field of play, which is a sacred principle.
00:12The sole arbitrator for this matter heard today's arguments and is bound by the rules of the IOC athlete expression
00:20guidelines.
00:21She stated that she is fully sympathetic to Mr. Graskevich's commemoration and to his attempt to raise awareness for the
00:29grief and devastation suffered by the Ukrainian people and Ukrainian athletes because of the war.
00:37These IOC guidelines state that freedom of expression is a fundamental right of any athlete competing in the Olympic Games,
00:45but limit the right to express views during competitions on the field of play.
00:51The sole arbitrator notes that the goal of this is to maintain the focus of the Olympic Games on performances
00:59and sport, a common interest of all athletes who have worked for years to appear in the Olympic Games and
01:06who deserve undivided attention for their sporting success.
01:11The arbitrator considers that the IOC guidelines provide a reasonable balance between athletes' interests to express their views and their
01:21interests to receive attention for their sporting performances.
01:25Graskevich's commemoration and independent ordener, which has been provided by the biotechnology companies in the Commonwealth's
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