In an empty gesture, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee reprimanded a pair of Team USA athletes who protested during the national anthem at the Pan American Games earlier this month.

The committee sent letters out to both fencer Race Imboden, who knelt during the anthem, and hammer thrower Gwen Berry, who raised her fist during it. Ultimately, the two were placed on a 12-month probation period where they are still allowed to attend practices and compete in events, including the 2020 Olympics, according to USA Today.