medal ceremony

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medal
noun[C]
uk
/ˈmed.əl/us
/ˈmed.əl/
a small metal disc, with words or a picture on it, given as a reward for a brave action, for winning a competition, or to remember a ...
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ceremony
noun
uk
/ˈser.ɪ.mə.ni/us
/ˈser.ə.mə.ni/
(a set of) formal acts, often fixed and traditional, performed on important social or ...
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The crowd promptly booed the man and the horn was not blown again until themedalceremony.
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However, at themedalceremonyhe walked off the podium and dropped his medal on the mat in protest of the judging in his event.
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While waiting for themedalceremony, she felt unwell and collapsed.
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The organizers of the event caused outrage when they mistakenly played the first stanza of the anthem during themedalceremony.
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He did not manage to attend themedalceremony, however, as he collapsed immediately after the race and needed medical attention.
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Gayle continued this for the night, including themedalceremonyand the team photo.
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As a consequence he was banned from themedalceremonyand unlike his other 17 teammates he did not receive a bronze medal for his performance.
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Pinsent later wept at themedalceremony.
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She was visibly upset by her performances, and fought back tears after floor and during the flower and medal ceremonies.
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The center had a capacity of 1,600 for the medal ceremonies.
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Citizens of the host country also act as hosts during the medal ceremonies.
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A common occurrence was during medal ceremonies where the theme played during the presentation portion of the ceremony.
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During the medal ceremonies, teams gathered on the ice and created the shape of the olympic rings.
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The medal ceremonies will take place in the town plaza.
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Attendance was free, and between 25,000 and 30,000 people attended the medal ceremonies.
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Volunteering citizens of the host country also act as hosts during the medal ceremonies, as they aid the officials who present the medals and act as flag-bearers.
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Volunteering citizens of the host country act as hosts during the medal ceremonies, as they aid the officials who present the medals and act as flag-bearers.
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That evening four medal ceremonies were also held for the women's cross-country race, the men's cross-country relay, the ski jumping competition, and the ice hockey tournament.
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