Answer:
The two reasons why Feyisa Lilesa may be punished for his gesture at the Olympics are:
1. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) stands against any kind of political protests at the games.
2. Ethiopia has stringent laws (anti-terrorism laws) against such actions as it's liken to be terrorism.
Explanation:
The Ethiopian hero, Feyisa Lilesa crossed his hand (making an "X") when he won the game in front of the world's media. He also repeated it during a press conference after the event. The gesture was a solidarity with the people of Oromo. It's known to be a peaceful protest against the killing of hundreds of protesters by the government.
It's seen that he can be santioned and punished for his actions - IOC prohibits such action during the games and his government is known to punish such actions.
