As all four members of the U.S. men’s fencing team took the stage before competing against Japan in the men’s épée event on Friday, only three wore pink masks in an apparent protest of teammate Alen Hadzic who has been accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct. Jake Hoyle, Curtis McDowald and Yeisser Ramirez all stood alongside Hadzic donning pink masks while Hadzic wore a black mask. US OLYMPIC FENCER ACCUSED OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT LOSES APPEAL TO MOVE INTO ATHLETES VILLAGEUSA Fencing did not immediately return Fox News’ request for comment regarding the mask incident. One of the complaints was filed by women who competed on the Columbia University fencing team when Hadzic attended in 2013. The American’s fell 45-39 to Japan in the men’s épée event.

Source: Fox News July 30, 2021 20:48 UTC