For years, Paralympians faced penalties for displaying Olympic ring tattoos. Ahead of the 2024 Paralympics, the I.P.C. unexpectedly changed its policy, allowing visible tattoos.
Craig Spence, I.P.C. officer, confirmed that athletes with tattoos do not need to cover them up, highlighting a sudden shift in the organization's regulations.
Rudy Garcia-Tolson, a five-time Paralympic medalist, expressed relief that athletes can now display tattoos representing their journeys without fear of penalties or disqualification.
Garcia-Tolson recalled his past struggle with disqualification over tattoo coverage, stating, 'Having a logo on our bodies that signifies our journey, it’s important to so many of us.'
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