Boab 73 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 An MSP has warned Scots travelling to Beijing for the Olympics that they may not be able to wave the Saltire in support of Scottish athletes. Jamie Hepburn, the SNP MSP for Central Scotland, said "house rules" published by the Olympic Committee appeared to ban flags from non-member countries. Mr Hepburn said that as Scots athletes were competing as part of Team GB, only Union Jack flags would be allowed. He has urged organisers of the games to clarify the rules. The official website for the games states that "to avoid delays at security and to maintain an orderly flow, please DO NOT bring the following articles to any venue:… flags of non-members of the Olympics or Paralympics; flags or banners larger than 2m x 1m; flagpoles; any banners, slogans, fliers, brochures or samples". 'National pride' Mr Hepburn, who is convenor of the Scottish Parliament cross-party group on human rights, said the rule was aimed at preventing supporters from waving the Tibetan flag. He said that people who had travelled from England, Wales and Northern Ireland would also be prevented from waving their national flags. He added: "Athletes from across Scotland and the rest of the UK will be taking part in the Beijing Olympics, and fans should be allowed to show their support by waving the national flag of their choice. "With participants like Andy Murray often wearing Saltires on their kit as a symbol of national pride it will be a shame if fans are not able to echo that by waving Saltires from the stands. "I will be writing to the British Olympic Association and the International Olympic Committee and urging them to challenge this ruling." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/taysid...ral/7541642.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Team GB :unionflag: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 The Saltire is in the Union Flag. Bad thread title. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dado 334 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 The Saltire is in the Union Flag. Bad thread title. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc_no1fan 13 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 :unionflag: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Newells Sexist Army 2 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I normally agree with you over Scotland stuff Boab, but this is purely from the Chinese to stop people having Tibetan flags and the SNP twisting it to make a spurious point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stardog 11 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Bring them anyway. As if half the organisers are going to recognise all the flags and ban you... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy 68 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 :unionflag: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRangers 2 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 :unionflag: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVB 2,560 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 The Saltire is incorporated in the Union Flag Robert, pay attention eh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullyr 0 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 The Saltire is incorporated in the Union Flag Robert, pay attention eh. Wrong colour, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johngers Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 :unionflag: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
British and Proud 0 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Team GB :unionflag: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc_no1fan 13 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 :unionflag: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecoLally 0 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Murray [><] :king: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big-Brydo 0 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Yeah if Murray wins thier will be plenty of Saltires flying!! Like to see them stop people Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecoLally 0 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Always Scotland flags when hes play so no way stop that happening [><] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie! 8 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 :unionflag: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper 160 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 As much as I love Scotland, the only flag getting waved should be the Union Flag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 I normally agree with you over Scotland stuff Boab, but this is purely from the Chinese to stop people having Tibetan flags and the SNP twisting it to make a spurious point. Fair enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecoLally 0 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 No matter what reckon be Scotland flags for Murrays games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper 160 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 HA USE CHOOSE ENGLAND OVER SCOTLAND??????? GET A GRIP. Maybe you should choose English over whatever language you wrote than in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam 0 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 HA USE CHOOSE ENGLAND OVER SCOTLAND??????? GET A GRIP. Maybe you should choose English over whatever language you wrote than in. :unionflag: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRangers 2 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 HA USE CHOOSE ENGLAND OVER SCOTLAND??????? GET A GRIP. i smell a rhat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 HA USE CHOOSE ENGLAND OVER SCOTLAND??????? GET A GRIP. i smell a rhat Something's smelly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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