When do they wear these??????????????????

Question

when do athletes wear these?

http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200408/18/images/0818_B93.jpg

is it in the olympics? the world championships of something? or what?

thx!

Answer 1

It's an ancient tradition. They're laurel wreaths.

Back in the olde Roman days, they used an olive branch as a sign of good sportsmanship, peace and comrodary.

It's a simple tradition.

Answer 2

olympics. after competing and winning gold, silver or bronze

Answer 3

Do you mean the olive or laurel wreaths on their heads?

In ancient times, the Greeks crowned Olympic champions with olive branch wreaths. Since Olympic Games were held only in times when neighboring nations were not at war, the olive branch became a symbol of peace.

They are traditional.

In the ancient Olympics, no medals were awarded. The first-place winner was given an olive wreath to wear on his head. The second and third place winners did not receive anything.

Answer 4

The photo you saw was from the game in Athens in 2004. Olympic was originated in Greece, thus they have a more traditional tradition in their medal giving ceremony.

Answer 5

this was during the Athens olympics, the birthplace of the games. This was the only thing awarded to the athletes. It was consided the highest honor to be awarded the laurals

Answer 6

Those are the Olympic laurel wreaths. (Sometimes said to be Olive Wreaths)