The entry of Pakistan delegations at the much-awaited Tokyo Olympics 2020 is in news for a wrong reason as some of the flag bearers of the country did not wear a Covid-19 mask while entering the stadium on Friday.
While the rest of the team had covered their faces the two athletes who held aloft their country's flag pulled down their masks as they marched, badminton player Mahoor Shahzad's mask was seen under her chin whereas shooter Khalil Akhtar's mask had covered his mouth but not his nose.
Most members of the teams of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan were also seen at the ceremony with bare faces.
According to Tokyo 2020 playbooks, the organisers have taken some big measures to curb the virus outbreak. From tweaks in medal ceremonies to no group photos, the organisers have promoted the idea of masks and social distancing and volunteers are required to wear masks at all times.