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IOC Allows Russian and Belarusian Athletes as Neutrals at Paris Olympics
sports2 years ago

IOC Allows Russian and Belarusian Athletes as Neutrals at Paris Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that Russians and Belarusians who qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics can participate as neutrals without flags, emblems, or anthems. This decision comes after the initial ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. While most sports have allowed their return, athletics has maintained its ban. The IOC's decision has been criticized by Ukraine's Foreign Minister and Russia's Sports Minister, who called the conditions discriminatory. The neutral athletes will only compete in individual sports, and no teams will be allowed. Athletes actively supporting the war in Ukraine or contracted to the Russian or Belarusian military are not eligible.

via Reuters|
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Russian and Belarusian athletes granted neutral status to compete at Paris Olympics
sports2 years ago

Russian and Belarusian athletes granted neutral status to compete at Paris Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that some Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics as neutrals, removing the possibility of a blanket ban due to the invasion of Ukraine. The decision, which confirms the IOC's efforts to reintegrate Russia and Belarus into global sports, leaves it up to each sport's governing body to assess and enforce neutral status for individual athletes who have not actively supported the war and are not contracted to military or state security agencies. Only a limited number of athletes are expected to qualify, and those given neutral status must compete without their national identity of flag, anthem, or colors. The decision has faced criticism from Ukraine and its European allies, while World Athletics has already excluded Russian athletes from international competition since the invasion began.

via The Associated Press|
#ioc#neutrals#olympics