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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Insisting sports had to respect the human rights of all athletes, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach on Sunday denied that the organisation was on the wrong side of history by helping Russians and Belarusians qualify for the 2024 Paris Summer Games. “Our role is bringing people together.” Bach spoke with international media ahead of the men's downhill, the marquee race in a sport from which Russians and Belarusians were excluded since the war started last February. “The IOC being committed to human rights, like the international sports federations, has of course to address these serious concerns," Bach said Sunday, adding Olympic sports had a "unifying mission of bringing people together” amid other wars across the world. Asked Sunday about Zelenskyy's recent invitation to Bach in a nightly video address to visit Bakhmut at the front line of fighting, the IOC president said: “I have seen a tweet but there have been no ongoing discussions.” ___ Andrew Dampf is at https://twitter.com/AndrewDampf ___ Dunbar contributed from Geneva.

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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 …

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

Russia Olympic chief fuming over ‘unacceptable’ Asian Games exclusion

The Independent  

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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 …

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  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The key factor in weighing …

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  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy IOC president Thomas Bach was …

Ukrainian high jumper Mahuchikh insists Russians should be excluded from next year’s Paris Olympics
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukrainian high jumper Mahuchikh insists Russians should be excluded from next year’s Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh has said since the start of the war that all Russian and Belarusian athletes should be excluded from international events, including the 2024 Paris Olympics. Why did they change?” The IOC gave different advice this year as qualifying events for the Paris Olympics approached, and Bach criticized Ukraine’s government last week for …

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 …

Olympic sports leaders meet amid uncertainty over Russians competing at 2024 Paris Games
1 year, 7 months ago

Olympic sports leaders meet amid uncertainty over Russians competing at 2024 Paris Games

The Hindu  

Olympic sports bodies meet Wednesday amid ongoing uncertainty about if and how Russian athletes could return to their competitions ahead of the 2024 Paris Games. The International Olympic Committee in March advised that some Russians and Belarusians could return in individual events but not team sports, if they had not actively supported the war in Ukraine, and are not contracted …

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. …

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 …

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  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The U.N. special rapporteur for cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki, …

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 …

Canadian Olympians push for opposition to Russians in Paris 2024
1 year, 10 months ago

Canadian Olympians push for opposition to Russians in Paris 2024

The Hindu  

A group of 42 retired Canadian Olympians urged the Canadian Olympic Committee to reject the idea of allowing Russians to participate in next year’s Paris Games unless Russia withdraws from Ukraine. Opening that door, the athletes said, “sends a message that the COC is no longer concerned with Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.” Signing the statement was a who’s-who of …

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 …

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

News 18  

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 …

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 …

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 …

IOC’s Bach says Olympics on history’s side in Russia issue
1 year, 11 months ago

IOC’s Bach says Olympics on history’s side in Russia issue

Associated Press  

COURCHEVEL, France — Insisting sports had to respect the human rights of all athletes, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach on Sunday denied that the organization was on the wrong side of history by helping Russians and Belarusians qualify for the 2024 Paris Summer Games. “Our role is bringing people together.” Bach spoke with international media ahead of the men’s …

'Not up to Governments to Decide Who Can Take Part', Says IOC Chief Thomas Bach
1 year, 11 months ago

'Not up to Governments to Decide Who Can Take Part', Says IOC Chief Thomas Bach

News 18  

Olympic chief Thomas Bach said Saturday that he shared the “grief and human suffering” of Ukrainian athletes, stressing that if it was not up to individual governments to decide who takes part in international sporting competition. Ukrainian athletes, Bach said on the sidelines of the World Ski Championships, “know how much we share their grief, their human suffering and all …

IOC president Bach urges Ukraine to drop Paris Olympics boycott threat
1 year, 11 months ago

IOC president Bach urges Ukraine to drop Paris Olympics boycott threat

The Hindu  

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has called on Ukraine to drop threats of a boycott of the 2024 Olympics over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes. In a letter to Ukraine’s National Olympic Committee president Vadym Huttsait, seen by Reuters, Bach said claims that allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes back into the Games would promote the invasion were …

IOC responds to Paris mayor on Olympic plan for Russians
1 year, 11 months ago

IOC responds to Paris mayor on Olympic plan for Russians

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee pushed back against the mayor of Paris on Wednesday, insisting there were no plans for “a Russian or Belarusian delegation” at the 2024 Games while also acknowledging that some athletes from those countries could be welcomed. The IOC statement came a day after Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said no Russians or Belarusians should be allowed to …

IOC responds to Paris mayor on Olympic plan for Russians
1 year, 11 months ago

IOC responds to Paris mayor on Olympic plan for Russians

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The International Olympic Committee pushed …

No Russian team should compete at 2024 Olympic Games while Ukraine invasion continues, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says
1 year, 11 months ago

No Russian team should compete at 2024 Olympic Games while Ukraine invasion continues, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says

ABC  

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says there should be no Russian delegation at the Paris Olympics next year if Moscow continues its war against Ukraine. Key points: Anne Hidalgo previously said Russians and Belarusians could compete under a neutral flag but back-pedalled She left the door open for Russian dissidents who do not support the war to parade in Paris "under …

Nordic sports bodies urge IOC to ban Russian athletes
1 year, 11 months ago

Nordic sports bodies urge IOC to ban Russian athletes

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The five Olympic committees in the Nordic region on Tuesday urged the International Olympic Committee to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from “international sports participation” because of the war in Ukraine. “Now is not the right time to consider their return.” Last week, the three Baltic prime ministers called for a ban on Russian and …

Olympic echoes of boycott era as Ukraine vs IOC intensifies
1 year, 11 months ago

Olympic echoes of boycott era as Ukraine vs IOC intensifies

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — A contest that could define the 2024 Paris Olympics is playing out 18 months before medals are awarded. Bach said in September 2021 when issuing the ban that taking part in the Olympics can “show to the world how it could look like if everybody would respect the same rules, if everybody would live together peacefully without …

Olympic echoes of boycott era as Ukraine vs IOC intensifies
1 year, 11 months ago

Olympic echoes of boycott era as Ukraine vs IOC intensifies

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Bach said in September 2021 when issuing the ban …

Great Britain unlikely to boycott the Paris 2024 Olympics over Russia athletes
1 year, 11 months ago

Great Britain unlikely to boycott the Paris 2024 Olympics over Russia athletes

Daily Mail  

Team GB are unlikely to support a boycott of Paris 2024 despite the government organising a global summit to discuss plans to block the proposed inclusion of Russian athletes. The Government are convening a meeting of the world's sports ministers next Friday, with Poland's Kamil Bortniczuk saying he believed it was possible to build a 'coalition' of 40 countries - …

Nearly 40 Nations May Boycott 2024 Olympics to Make Paris Games 'Pointless'
1 year, 11 months ago

Nearly 40 Nations May Boycott 2024 Olympics to Make Paris Games 'Pointless'

News 18  

Poland’s sport and tourism minister Kamil Bortniczuk has said that nearly 40 countries could boycott the Paris Olympics to make the holding of the Games “pointless”. “Considering this I don’t think we will face tough decisions before the Olympics and, if we were to boycott the Games, the coalition we will be a part of will be broad enough to …

US backs Russians, Belarusians competing as neutrals in 2024 Paris Olympics
1 year, 11 months ago

US backs Russians, Belarusians competing as neutrals in 2024 Paris Olympics

Firstpost  

Washington: The United States backs moves to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to take part at the 2024 Olympics as neutral athletes provided they are prevented from displaying their national flags or emblems, the White House said Thursday. “The United States has supported suspending Russia and Belarus’ sport national governing bodies from international sports federations,” Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre …

IOC seeks pathway to let Russians compete at Paris Olympics
1 year, 11 months ago

IOC seeks pathway to let Russians compete at Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The IOC made clear Wednesday it wants Russians to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics as neutral athletes, in defiance of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call to exclude them entirely. “A pathway for athletes’ participation in competition under strict conditions should therefore be further explored,” the IOC said in a statement published after an executive board meeting. Russia …

Volodymyr Zelensky’s Russia Olympics plea rejected by IOC
1 year, 11 months ago

Volodymyr Zelensky’s Russia Olympics plea rejected by IOC

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Athletes with a Russian Passport Who Do Not Support the War Could Return to Competing
2 years, 3 months ago

Athletes with a Russian Passport Who Do Not Support the War Could Return to Competing

News 18  

The International Olympic Committee is considering a return to competition of Russian athletes who do not support the country’s invasion of Ukraine, IOC president Thomas Bach said on Friday. The IOC issued guidance to sports governing bodies in February to remove Russian and Belarusian athletes from competition. It’s about having athletes with a Russian passport who do not support the …

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