Athletes taking part in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be free to express themselves freely in all but five moments: the opening and closing ceremonies, the medal ceremonies, during competition and during their stay in the Olympic Village. 

Mixed areas where they interact with the media, press centres, press conferences, interviews, team meetings, traditional or digital media, social networks and pre-competition moments (call room, athlete presentation, etc.) will be the appropriate places for athletes to defend their points of view, but still under certain conditions.

Among them, athletes must respect the basic principles of Olympism, refrain from attacking individuals, organisations or countries, follow the instructions of their Olympic committee or federation, and avoid "disruptive behaviour," according to rules published by the IOC. 

Disruptive behaviour includes, for example, "making comments during the presentation or anthem" of other athletes, or displaying a flag or banner at that moment.

Failure to comply with these rules may result in disciplinary action proportionate to the offence. The restrictions aim to strike a balance between freedom of expression and maintaining a respectful and competitive environment during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. 

The Tokyo Games opened the door to the expression in the Olympic environment, which had been completely banned at previous editions. Players from the women's football teams of Great Britain, Chile, the United States, Sweden, and New Zealand knelt on the pitch before some matches to protest against racism.