Why do winning athletes get flowers

But as Christy Nicolay, the executive producer of the victory ceremonies, explained recently to the New York Times , the flowers given to athletes are simply not sustainable. She says, "We give it to an athlete, and very often they just throw it away. Since the Rio Games have a big focus on sustainability , according to Thrillist, it makes sense that the flowers would be replaced by something more sustainable.

Flowers will eventually wilt and die; statues, however, will last forever, so that's what Olympians who medal are getting this year instead. Personally, I think it is an awesome step for sustainability to have a place on the stage during the Olympics.

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Search for:. Monitor Daily Current Issue. A Christian Science Perspective. Monitor Movie Guide. Monitor Daily. Bright yellow sunflowers, which dominate the bouquets, were grown in Miyagi, having been planted by parents whose children died in the disaster. The parents chose a hillside where their children had sought refuge from the effects of the tsunami. Delicate white and purple eustomas and Solomon's seals were grown in Fukushima - under a non-profit initiative set up to try to revive the local economy in the wake of the disaster, which had severely damaged agriculture production.

The gentians, a small bright blue flower, are grown in Iwate, a coastal area that was devastated by giant waves in the disaster. To complete the bouquet, there are strong green aspidistras, grown in Tokyo, and chosen to represent the host city. Join Gary, Alan and Micah as they count down the top 10 most shocking results. Olympics Results Day-by-day guide Medals.

All the bouquets come complete with Miraitowa, the Tokyo mascot, attached Winning an Olympic medal is a huge moment for any athlete, but there is special significance to the bouquet of flowers they are being handed at Tokyo Top Stories. England hold slender lead over Australia after frantic first half. Live Live From the section Rugby Union. Hamilton barred from Sao Paulo qualifying. Ireland earn statement win over All Blacks.

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