Can you tattoo the Olympic rings?
Getting an Olympic tattoo is a tradition for athletes who have the honor of competing on the world stage. It can happen whenever the Olympic dream becomes a reality. For Elizabeth Beisel, a three-time Olympic swimmer, getting the rings tattooed was among the first things she did when she found out she’d be an Olympian.
Can anyone get a tattoo of the Olympic rings?
It’s a tradition that dates back several decades and has become so ubiquitous that it’s practically considered a rite of passage. For some athletes, those rings will be the first (and maybe only) tattoo they get. But for others, tattoos are just a part of who they are.
Are temporary tattoos lame?
A try-before-you-buy model of body art is not a bad idea. Still, as with anything deeply sensible, temporary tattoos can feel just a little lame.
Why do athletes tattoo the Olympic rings?
Does Simone Biles have an Olympic tattoo?
The seasoned gymnast has four other tats we know of, including her very first one, an Olympic rings drawing; “And still I rise” inked on her collarbone; her birth year, 1997, above her elbow; and “XO” on her inner lip.
Are tattoos acceptable in the Olympics?
From solid Olympic rings to bright blue sharks, many of this year’s athletes are sporting a wide range of ink. But it’s a far cry from what one sees in Japanese society in general, where tattoos are still considered taboo.
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What tattoo does Jennifer Abel have at the 2021 Olympics?
The classic Olympic rings tattoo is seen on Canada’s Jennifer Abel’s foot, as she prepares to compete in the women’s synchronised 3m springboard diving final event on July 25, 2021. Credit: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images
Are tattoos stigmatized in Japan?
Though tattoos are growing in popularity in some subcultures within Japan, they’re still heavily stigmatized. In some cases, people with tattoos are asked to cover their ink, according to the Center for Asia Pacific Studies.