In the world of professional sports, tattoos have long ceased to be just decoration or a rebellious gesture. For many athletes and sports officials, it is a way to immortalize the history of personal victories and milestones on their bodies, which cannot be erased over time. A vivid example of this approach is the recent story involving Petria Thomas, the chef de mission of the Australian team, who decided to immortalize her team’s triumph at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.