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Though the IOC's official position was expected, the timing surprised some Olympic watchers after reports last week in Paris suggested the long-promised decision would come in March
GENEVA—Some Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Friday in a decision that removed the option of a blanket ban due to the invasion of Ukraine. The IOC decision confirmed moves it started one year ago to reintegrate Russia…
Each sport's governing body will assess neutral status for athletes who have not supported the war and are not contracted to military or state security agencies.
Some Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the IOC said Friday, in a decision that removed the option of a blanket ban due to
"You may well see some neutral athletes from Russia and Belarus in Paris, but they just won't be in from athletics," said World Athletics president Seb Coe.