Will Russian athletes compete at next year’s Paris Olympics? Here’s what the IOC is considering
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The IOC is considering lifting a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes who don’t support the war against Ukraine and meet other “strict conditions.” The move is opposed by Ukrainian leaders.
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The International Olympic Committee has cleared a path for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics under the Council of Asia.
The IOC made clear Wednesday it wants Russians to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics as neutral athletes, in defiance of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky’s call to exclude them entirely.
Some Russian and Belarusian athletes may be step closer to being allowed to return to international competition. An IOC proposal has been sharply criticized by Ukraine and athletes' representatives.
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.
The IOC is considering lifting a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes who don’t support the war against Ukraine and meet other “strict conditions.” The move is opposed by Ukrainian leaders.
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