US administration called for admitting Russian athletes to neutral status

Athletistic / Others. The US administration supported the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to the competition. Washington considers it expedient to allow Russians and Belarusians into a neutral status. At the same time, the White House advocates a ban on the use of national symbols of Russia and Belarus, given the events in Ukraine.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spoke about the position of the US administration during a briefing for journalists.

The Baltic states and Poland have condemned IOC plans to send Russian athletes back to international competitions

“In cases where sports organizations and event organizers, such as the International Olympic Committee, decide to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in sporting events, it must be absolutely clear that they do not not act as representatives of the Russian or Belarusian state. The use of official state flags, coats of arms and anthems of Russia and Belarus should also be prohibited. We adhere to such a position,” she said.