Sports USOPC goes against IOC rules, won’t punish athletes for protesting at Olympic Games December 10, 2020December 10, 2020Tom Schad and Nancy Armour, USA TODAYComments Off on USOPC goes against IOC rules, won’t punish athletes for protesting at Olympic Games The USOPC's new policy puts it in conflict with the International Olympic Committee, which has steadfastly refused to lift a prohibition on protests.