Athletistic/ Others. In February-March 2022, many Russian athletes were suspended from participation in international competitions for political reasons. However, recently there has been talk of the possible admission of Russians to international competitions, including the 2024 Olympics in Paris, in a neutral status. If that happens, Ukraine will likely boycott the Games. This was stated by IOC chief Thomas Bach.

– The participation of neutral athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport in the 2024 Olympics in Paris was not specifically discussed. Consequently, your letter to the colleagues of NOCs, International Federations, IOC members and future organizers of the Olympic Games, pressuring them to try to influence their decision-making publicly, has been perceived by the vast majority of between them with at least one extremely regrettable regret. . Each NOC is required to abide by the fundamental principles of the Olympic Charter, TASS quotes Bach in reference to Reuters.

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