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9.2.9 The Victory Ceremony is carried out in due
solemnity, the marching in and out done with musical
accompaniment.
9.2.10 During the Victory Ceremony, medal winners
cannot take electronic devices onto the podium and
cannot be accompanied by any other persons.
9.2.11 Participants of the Victory Ceremony must not
use it for political, racial or religious demonstration.

9.3 CLOSING CEREMONY
At the conclusion of World Championships, a
Closing Ceremony is held, in accordance with the
following protocol:
9.3.1 The delegates of the participating teams march in
and take their position on the stage.
9.3.2 The flag bearers of the participating teams form a
semicircle.
9.3.3 The guests of honour march in and take their
position on the stage.
9.3.4 The President of the host Federation makes a
speech.
9.3.5 The IWF President replies to the speech and
declares the Championships closed.
9.3.6 The national flag of the host Federation and the
IWF flag are lowered while the national anthem of the
host Federation is played.
9.3.7 The IWF flag is brought to the President.
9.3.8 The IWF flag is presented to the organisers of the
next World Championships.
9.3.9 The guests of honour followed by the team
representatives leave the stage.
9.3.10 Subject to arrangements made between the
Organising Committee and the IWF, the presentation of
the Team Trophies may be held in conjunction with the
Closing Ceremony or at a separate Closing function.

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