The awarding of the winners is one of the most solemn ceremonies held in the framework of the Olympic Games. The decision on the need for its organization was made by the First Olympic Congress back in 1894, and since then the awarding has been held in accordance with the established rules.
The ceremony of awarding the winners of the Olympic Games, as a rule, takes place either a few hours after the official announcement of the results, or the day after it. Representatives of the IFs and IOCs present the athletes with flowers, diplomas, gifts and, of course, medals. A bronze medal is awarded for the third place, a silver medal for the second, and a gold medal for the first. The last two awards are made of 925 sterling silver, and the first place winner will receive a gold-plated silver medal.
The awards ceremony begins with the presentation of the insignia to the third-place athlete or team, then second and finally first. If one place is shared by several winners, each of them receives a well-deserved reward. Those. if, for example, two people apply for the first place, then both of them will receive gold medals, and the winner of the next place will be awarded a bronze one.
Prize-winners rise to their places on the podium and receive awards. The presentation takes place in a solemn atmosphere, the athletes are accompanied by men and women in luxurious outfits, and many people carry bouquets with flowers and gifts for the winners in their hands. When all the winners have been announced and awarded, it is customary to raise the flags of those countries whose representatives won prizes. This solemn part of the awarding ceremony is accompanied by the national anthem of the country of the athlete or the team that took first place in the competition. This concludes the ceremony.
The honoring of the winners, who have received their awards, also takes place within the framework of the closing ceremony of the Games during the parade of the Olympians. The winning athletes, amid the triumphant shouts of the crowd, walk in columns or move on special platforms, moreover, they are not divided by nationality or nationality. This triumphant procession is one of the most spectacular moments of the closing ceremony.
