IOC Wants Russian Athletes to Compete as Neutrals Despite Risk of Boycott by Other Nations
1 year, 10 months ago

IOC Wants Russian Athletes to Compete as Neutrals Despite Risk of Boycott by Other Nations

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The Olympic movement is facing its biggest dilemma since the Cold War: bow to demands to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes or risk the first mass boycott of the Games in 40 years. Despite their fear of another boycott, after that in 1984 massively undermined the event, it appears the IOC are prepared to risk it in order to maintain their ”non-negotiable” stance that the Games remain above and beyond politics and that athletes should not be banned due to their governments’ actions. But Reuters’ conversations with several Olympic officials reveal widespread support for the IOC standing firm – despite it last year initially handing the decision over Russian participation to individual sports. ”If the IOC banned athletes from countries at war over the years, it would have violated the Olympic Charter and would not have given the Games its universal character where sport is above politics,” said a president of a European nation’s national Olympic Committee that backs neutral participation of Russia and Belarus.

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UK government backs Russian athletes to compete as neutrals for Olympics
9 months, 1 week ago

UK government backs Russian athletes to compete as neutrals for Olympics

The Independent  

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Russian, Belarusian athletes will not take part in Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony: IOC
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian, Belarusian athletes will not take part in Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony: IOC

The Hindu  

Olympic chiefs announced Tuesday that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in this summer’s Paris Games under a neutral flag will not be able to take part in the opening ceremony. Individual Neutral Athletes from either country “will not participate in the parade of delegations and teams during the opening ceremony since they are individual athletes”, IOC director James Macleod said …

Israel’s Olympic status not in question says IOC president Bach amid frustration with Russia
10 months, 1 week ago

Israel’s Olympic status not in question says IOC president Bach amid frustration with Russia

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Israel faces no threat to its Olympic status ahead of the Paris Games despite the conflict in Gaza, IOC president Thomas Bach confirmed Wednesday. Asked Wednesday about Israel teams and athletes not taking part in Paris, the International Olympic Committee president said: “No, there is no question about this.” The safety in France of the Israeli team — …

IOC’s stance on Russia could ‘bury Olympic movement’, Putin says
1 year, 1 month ago

IOC’s stance on Russia could ‘bury Olympic movement’, Putin says

Al Jazeera  

Putin remains tight-lipped on Russian athletes’ participation in the 2024 Olympics under the conditions imposed by the IOC. Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the International Olympic Committee of trying to bury the Olympic movement by imposing rules on Russian athletes for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. “They have been training for years … and that’s why I supported …

Russians, Belarusians to compete as ‘neutrals’ at 2024 Paris Olympics: IOC
1 year, 1 month ago

Russians, Belarusians to compete as ‘neutrals’ at 2024 Paris Olympics: IOC

Al Jazeera  

The athletes had initially been banned from competing internationally following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee has given the green light to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the games next year as neutrals, drawing the ire of Ukrainian officials. Russian and Belarusian athletes who qualify in their sport for the Paris 2024 Olympics will be …

Sports bodies ask IOC to allow Russian, Belarusian athletes at Olympics
1 year, 1 month ago

Sports bodies ask IOC to allow Russian, Belarusian athletes at Olympics

Al Jazeera  

Athletes from both countries have faced sanctions in multiple sports but may be allowed to compete at the Paris 2024 Games under a neutral flag. Representatives of international sports federations and national Olympic committees have called for Russian and Belarusian athletes to be admitted under a neutral flag for the 2024 Games in Paris “as soon as possible”. The International …

IOC hits back at Putin claim of “ethnic discrimination” against Russia’s potential Olympic athletes
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC hits back at Putin claim of “ethnic discrimination” against Russia’s potential Olympic athletes

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee dismissed on Friday claims by Russian President Vladimir Putin of “ethnic discrimination” against athletes who are excluded from international sport. The IOC has advised sports bodies this year to vet Russian athletes for returning to compete as neutral individuals without a national identity ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics while continuing to exclude …

IOC rejects Putin’s ‘ethnic discrimination’ claims
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC rejects Putin’s ‘ethnic discrimination’ claims

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee on Friday firmly rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s allegation that it was using “ethnic discrimination” against Russian and Belarusian athletes ahead of the 2024 Paris Games. Putin on Thursday slammed the IOC for potentially using the Games “as an instrument of political pressure towards those people who have nothing to do with politics.” RELATED | Putin …

Putin accuses IOC of using Olympics for politics and racism after Russia is banned from the Games
1 year, 2 months ago

Putin accuses IOC of using Olympics for politics and racism after Russia is banned from the Games

The Hindu  

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday lashed out at the International Olympic Committee for effectively suspending Russia from the Olympic movement, accusing it of using the Games as a tool of politics and racism. “Thanks to some of the leaders of the modern International Olympic Committee, we learned that an invitation to the Games is not an unconditional right of the …

Russian athletes won't be barred from the Paris Olympics despite their country's suspension
1 year, 3 months ago

Russian athletes won't be barred from the Paris Olympics despite their country's suspension

The Independent  

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Russian and Belarus Paralympians Set To Compete at Paris Paralympics 2024
1 year, 3 months ago

Russian and Belarus Paralympians Set To Compete at Paris Paralympics 2024

News 18  

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Paris Paralympics in 2024 under a neutral flag after officials voted on Friday against an outright ban. The International Paralympic Committee voted to partially suspend the Russian and Belarusian National Paralympic Committees for two years due to “breaches of constitutional membership obligations.” That decision means both nations can take …

Russia Olympic chief fuming over ‘unacceptable’ Asian Games exclusion
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia Olympic chief fuming over ‘unacceptable’ Asian Games exclusion

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Russia says will not boycott 2024 Paris Olympics
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia says will not boycott 2024 Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Russia’s Olympic Committee has said Moscow would not be boycotting the 2024 Olympics in Paris and every Russian athlete was free to choose whether or not to take part under a neutral banner. “Boycotting the Games leads to nowhere,” Russian Olympic Committee President Stanislav Pozdnyakov said in a briefing Thursday. Despite the ongoing conflict, the International Olympic Committee has recommended …

Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics

The Hindu  

More Ukrainian athletes could be competing against Russian opponents in Olympic qualifying events after a change in policy. Ukraine’s government signaled it will no longer bar its athletes from competing against Russians who are taking part in sporting events as “neutral athletes,” a significant easing of its boycott policy a year before the Paris Olympics. The IOC favors allowing Russians …

Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — More Ukrainian athletes could be competing against Russian opponents in Olympic qualifying events after a change in policy. Ukraine’s government signaled it will no longer bar its athletes from competing against Russians who are taking part in sporting events as “neutral athletes,” a significant easing of its boycott policy a year before the Paris Olympics. The IOC …

IOC’s Bach says key to Russian decision for Paris Olympics is athletes’ respectful conduct
1 year, 5 months ago

IOC’s Bach says key to Russian decision for Paris Olympics is athletes’ respectful conduct

The Hindu  

The key factor in weighing the IOC’s ultimate decision on letting Russians participate at the 2024 Paris Games is how well athletes behave in international competitions, the Olympic body’s president Thomas Bach said on Tuesday. “It’s too soon to draw final conclusions,” Bach said, adding “we have the responsibility not to punish athletes for the acts of their government.” The …

IOC's Bach says key to Russian decision for Paris Olympics is athletes' respectful conduct
1 year, 5 months ago

IOC's Bach says key to Russian decision for Paris Olympics is athletes' respectful conduct

The Independent  

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IOC cites support from 120 non-aligned nations to let Russians try to compete at Paris Olympics
1 year, 6 months ago

IOC cites support from 120 non-aligned nations to let Russians try to compete at Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee cited support from 120 nations on Friday for its moves toward letting some Russian and Belarusian athletes qualify for the Paris Olympics. The declaration by the Azerbaijan-chaired Non-Aligned Movement of nations said it “would be a strong symbol of unity of humanity” if all 206 national Olympic teams compete in Paris next year. READ | IOC …

IOC leader Bach quizzed by Ukrainian Olympic athlete on Russia issue for 2024 Paris Games
1 year, 6 months ago

IOC leader Bach quizzed by Ukrainian Olympic athlete on Russia issue for 2024 Paris Games

The Hindu  

IOC president Thomas Bach was quizzed by a Ukrainian Olympic athlete on Thursday about needing to keep Russians out of the 2024 Paris Games before he went to see the high jump event of another Ukrainian who had criticized him one day earlier. Ukrainian track and field teammates Viktoriia Tkachuk and Yaroslava Mahuchikh came to the International Olympic Committee’s home …

IOC leader Bach quizzed by Ukrainian Olympic athlete on Russia issue for 2024 Paris Games
1 year, 6 months ago

IOC leader Bach quizzed by Ukrainian Olympic athlete on Russia issue for 2024 Paris Games

The Independent  

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Olympic leader Bach criticizes Ukraine for blocking athletes from some Paris Games qualifiers
1 year, 6 months ago

Olympic leader Bach criticizes Ukraine for blocking athletes from some Paris Games qualifiers

Associated Press  

GENEVA — IOC president Thomas Bach criticized the Ukrainian government on Thursday for blocking some athletes from qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics that also included Russians and Belarusians. “It is hard to understand why the Ukrainian government is depriving their own athletes from their chance to qualify” for Paris, Bach said in a keynote speech to an International …

Ukrainian athletes should have chance to qualify for Paris Games: IOC
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukrainian athletes should have chance to qualify for Paris Games: IOC

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday appealed to Ukraine to give its athletes the chance to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics despite a partial ban on competing against Russian and Belarusian athletes. IOC President Thomas Bach said the Olympic body would support “every Ukrainian athlete” who wanted to take part in Olympic qualifying events in their respective sport. “We …

Ukraine set to boycott judo worlds after Russians allowed
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine set to boycott judo worlds after Russians allowed

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Ukraine is set to boycott the world judo championships next week after the International Judo Federation signaled it will allow Russian and Belarusian competitors to enter the event, a key Olympic qualifier. Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported Sunday that a boycott was planned, citing national team judo coach Vitaliy Dubrova, though he added lobbying efforts would also …

UK and France demand ban on Russia, Belarus state-funded athletes
1 year, 8 months ago

UK and France demand ban on Russia, Belarus state-funded athletes

Al Jazeera  

British and French sports ministers challenge IOC’s plan to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutrals. The United Kingdom and France’s sports ministers have insisted that Russian and Belarusian athletes must never compete as neutrals as recommended by the International Olympic Committee because they could still be funded by their governments. The IOC sanctioned Russia and Belarus after Moscow …

IOC opposes Ukraine sanctions on sport governing bodies
1 year, 9 months ago

IOC opposes Ukraine sanctions on sport governing bodies

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday that it would oppose a move by the Ukrainian government to strip national sports governing bodies of their national status if their athletes compete against Russians or Belarusians. The IOC sanctioned Russia and Belarus after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 but last week said it recommended allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes …

Ukraine War: IOC Prez Thomas Bach Faces Backlash Over Readmission of Russian Athletes
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine War: IOC Prez Thomas Bach Faces Backlash Over Readmission of Russian Athletes

News 18  

Ukrainian athletes’ human rights have “not been addressed” by IOC president Thomas Bach and a UN expert in weighing Russia and Belarus’s readmission into global sports events, a leading authority on human rights says. Patricia Wiater said “unfortunately” neither the International Olympic Committee nor UN special rapporteur in cultural rights Alexandra Xanthaki had addressed protecting the rights of Ukraine’s athletes. …

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians

The Hindu  

The Ukrainian government is looking to block its athletes from sports competitions, particularly qualifying events for next year’s Paris Olympics, which readmit Russian athletes. The International Olympic Committee recommended on Tuesday that sports federations allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutral athletes without national symbols. There was no clarification on how Ukraine’s approach might affect tennis, where individual Russians …

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian government is looking to block its athletes from sports competitions, particularly qualifying events for next year’s Paris Olympics, which readmit Russian athletes. The International Olympic Committee recommended Tuesday that sports federations allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutral athletes without national symbols. There was no clarification on how Ukraine’s approach might affect tennis, where …

IOC chief Thomas Bach slams sport’s ‘politicisation’ over Russia
1 year, 9 months ago

IOC chief Thomas Bach slams sport’s ‘politicisation’ over Russia

Firstpost  

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach on Thursday said it was “deplorable” that several European countries had criticised a move to readmit Russian and Belarusian athletes to world sporting competition. “It is deplorable to see that some governments do not want to respect the majority within the Olympic movement, nor the autonomy of sport,” Bach told reporters, following a three-day …

Ukraine says athletes not allowed to compete against Russians in Paris Olympics qualifiers
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine says athletes not allowed to compete against Russians in Paris Olympics qualifiers

ABC  

Ukrainian athletes will not be allowed to take part in qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics if they have to compete against Russians, the country's government has said. Key points: The IOC issued recommendations for the gradual return to international competition for Russian and Belarusian athletes as neutrals Athletes from the two countries have been banned from most elite …

IOC: Governments’ criticism of Russia return to sport is deplorable
1 year, 9 months ago

IOC: Governments’ criticism of Russia return to sport is deplorable

The Hindu  

Criticism by some European governments of a plan to see a full return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international sport is deplorable and cuts into the autonomy of sport, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Thursday. The IOC on Wednesday issued a set of recommendations for international sports federations that will allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to …

Criticism of Russia, Belarus return to sport ‘deplorable’: IOC
1 year, 9 months ago

Criticism of Russia, Belarus return to sport ‘deplorable’: IOC

Al Jazeera  

Several governments criticised the IOC’s plan for for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in world sport again. The president of the International Olympic Committee has slammed European governments’ reaction to a plan to reinstate Russian and Belarusian athletes to international sport despite a ban over the invasion of Ukraine. Governments in Ukraine, Poland, the United Kingdom and the Czech …

Bach wrong on Russian participation, says Ukrainian tennis player Kostyuk
1 year, 9 months ago

Bach wrong on Russian participation, says Ukrainian tennis player Kostyuk

The Hindu  

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach was wrong to argue that Russian and Belarus athletes can return to international competitions because they already compete without friction in some sports, Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk said on Wednesday. “My game was mentioned by Bach,” Kostyuk said in a conference call with Olympic champions and other international athletes who oppose the readmission …

IOC details advice to let Russia, Belarus athletes return
1 year, 9 months ago

IOC details advice to let Russia, Belarus athletes return

The Independent  

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IOC recommends return of Russian, Belarusian athletes as neutrals
1 year, 9 months ago

IOC recommends return of Russian, Belarusian athletes as neutrals

Al Jazeera  

The Olympic committee has recommended that Russians and Belarusians be allowed to compete as neutrals amid an ongoing ban in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee has recommended the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international sporting events as neutrals, after they were banned from competitions in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last …

U.N. expert advising Olympics Committee gives views on Russia participating at Olympics
1 year, 9 months ago

U.N. expert advising Olympics Committee gives views on Russia participating at Olympics

The Hindu  

Russian athletes who have actively served in the military invasion of Ukraine should be allowed to return to international sports if they did not take part in war crimes, according to a United Nations expert advising the International Olympic Committee. The U.N. special rapporteur for cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki, said late on March 26 only Russian military members implicated in …

UN expert advising IOC gives views on Russians at Olympics
1 year, 9 months ago

UN expert advising IOC gives views on Russians at Olympics

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Russian athletes who have actively served in the military invasion of Ukraine should be allowed to return to international sports if they did not take part in war crimes, according to a United Nations expert advising the International Olympic Committee. The U.N. special rapporteur for cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki, said late Sunday only Russian military members implicated in …

UN expert advising IOC gives views on Russians at Olympics
1 year, 9 months ago

UN expert advising IOC gives views on Russians at Olympics

The Independent  

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Ukraine pushes for continued Russian Olympic exclusion
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine pushes for continued Russian Olympic exclusion

The Hindu  

Ukraine renewed its push to keep Russian athletes out of the Olympics on Friday ahead of an International Olympic Committee board meeting next week which is expected to set the framework for their return to international sports events. Vadym Guttsait, who is Ukraine's sports minister and leads the national Olympic committee, was sharply critical of the IOC's push to reintegrate …

IOC’s Bach defends Russia stance amid pro-Ukraine protest
1 year, 9 months ago

IOC’s Bach defends Russia stance amid pro-Ukraine protest

Associated Press  

ESSEN, Germany — International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach defended his organization’s efforts to create a pathway for Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to competition in a speech in his home country of Germany which took place amid a pro-Ukraine protest Wednesday. The IOC recommended excluding Russia and Belarus on safety grounds soon after the invasion last year but …

Britain lobbies Olympic sponsors over IOC’s Russia stance
1 year, 10 months ago

Britain lobbies Olympic sponsors over IOC’s Russia stance

The Hindu  

The British government has written to the Olympics’ biggest sponsors urging them to pressure the International Olympic Committee over its stance of allowing athletes from Russia back into competition. “We know sport and politics in Russia and Belarus are heavily intertwined, and we are determined that the regimes in Russia and Belarus must not be allowed to use sport for …

IOC says governments seeking clarification over Russian Belarusian athletes yet to address 'human rights concerns'
1 year, 10 months ago

IOC says governments seeking clarification over Russian Belarusian athletes yet to address 'human rights concerns'

Firstpost  

The International Olympic Committee has said it is exploring a “pathway” to allow Russian and Belarusian competitors to take part in the Paris Games, under a neutral flag — sparking fury from Ukraine. Lausanne: The IOC said on Tuesday the governments that had asked for “clarification” over how Russian and Belarusian athletes would be able to compete as neutral athletes …

Australia supports other nations on Russia, Belarus athlete ban
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia supports other nations on Russia, Belarus athlete ban

The Hindu  

The Australian government said on Tuesday it was aligned with 34 other nations on the call for the International Olympic Committee to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from its competitions, despite not being marked as a signatory to the statement. “As long as these fundamental issues and the substantial lack of clarity and concrete detail on a workable ‘neutrality’ model …

Thirty countries seek clarifications from IOC over 'neutral' Russian, Belarussian athletes
1 year, 10 months ago

Thirty countries seek clarifications from IOC over 'neutral' Russian, Belarussian athletes

Firstpost  

In a joint letter, the countries expressed concern particularly given the “strong links and affiliations between Russian athletes and the Russian military”. Paris: Governments of more than 30 countries asked the IOC for “clarification” Monday over how Russian and Belarusian athletes would be able to compete as neutral athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Read | Arguments for and against …

Paris Olympics: Thirty Countries Challenge IOC Over 'Neutral' Russian Athletes
1 year, 10 months ago

Paris Olympics: Thirty Countries Challenge IOC Over 'Neutral' Russian Athletes

News 18  

Governments of more than 30 countries asked the IOC for “clarification” Monday over how Russian and Belarusian athletes would be able to compete as neutral athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee has said it is exploring a “pathway” to allow Russian and Belarusian competitors to take part in the Paris Games, under a neutral flag — …

Australian government joins international movement pushing back on plan to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Olympics
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian government joins international movement pushing back on plan to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Olympics

ABC  

Australia has joined more than 30 countries, including the United States, Britain and Japan, in a joint statement pushing back against a plan to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Olympics. Key points: South Korea, France, Italy, Germany and New Zealand were among the other countries to sign the statement It comes after a February 10 summit …

Paris 2024: Lawmakers ask EU countries to pressure IOC for Russia’s ban
1 year, 10 months ago

Paris 2024: Lawmakers ask EU countries to pressure IOC for Russia’s ban

The Hindu  

European Union lawmakers have condemned the International Olympic Committee’s decision to set out a path for some athletes from Russia and Belarus to try to qualify for the 2024 Paris Games. In a resolution adopted Thursday by 444 votes in favor, 26 against and 37 abstentions, EU legislators said allowing them to compete under a neutral flag “runs counter to …

Olympics not on wrong side of history over Russia, insists defiant IOC president Thomas Bach
1 year, 11 months ago

Olympics not on wrong side of history over Russia, insists defiant IOC president Thomas Bach

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History 'Should Teach Bach a Lesson' Over Russian Olympic Conundrum: Olha Saladukha
1 year, 11 months ago

History 'Should Teach Bach a Lesson' Over Russian Olympic Conundrum: Olha Saladukha

News 18  

IOC president Thomas Bach should learn from history when it comes to his move to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the 2024 Olympics, one of Ukraine’s most high-profile former athletes Olha Saladukha has told AFP. Saladukha said Bach was “an intelligent person” and he should see the historic parallels between World War II and now. “Let’s remember …

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