262 Ukrainian Athletes Killed in War, Says Sports Minister.

Ukraine's sports minister, Vadym Huttsait, has said that Russia's war against Ukraine has killed 262 Ukrainian athletes and destroyed 363 sports facilities. Huttsait also stated that no athletes from Russia should be allowed at the Olympics or other sports competitions. The International Olympic Committee has recommended the gradual return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competition as neutrals, but Ukraine has said its athletes will not compete against Russians in qualifying events for the 2024 Games.