The US and Team GB women's football teams took the knee during their opening matches in the Olympics today, despite the Games organisers banning their official social media teams from posting pictures of the gesture. All players took part in the gesture prior to kick-off between four-time Olympic champions the US and Sweden in Tokyo, an hour after Team GB and Chile did likewise in Sapporo. For Team GB captain Steph Houghton it was important to follow through with a promise made before the Games. 'It was a proud moment because the Chile players took the knee too to show how united we are as sport.' Hege Riise's side are bidding to become the first British team to win an Olympic football medal.

Source: Daily Mail July 21, 2021 10:32 UTC