- Nov 8, 2015
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What parents and fans do in the stands in regards to celebrating is different than what is done on stage. If the parent sections erupts, okay. But, I think that if athletes are on stage, they need to stay seated, and then when they are called 1st, they can jump around the mat and run in circles and do a happy dance. If they want to stay seated and do a little squirm and cry and hug then I think that's fine. Emotions are strong at that time. But it's rude to jump around the mat while another team is trying to retrieve their trophy or take a picture.