The question of the participation of Russians at the 2024 Olympics has not yet been raised
International Olympic Committee (IOC) took note of the decision International Fencing Federation (FIE) allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete.
“The IOC has taken note of the decision of the FIE. Consultations with all stakeholders of the Olympic Movement – athlete representatives, 206 National Olympic Committees and International Federations – through a democratic decision-making process are still ongoing.”
“In this context, it is important to note that participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is not part of the discussions, which instead focus on the upcoming international competitions, in respect of which the federations have the exclusive right. We also note that with regard to the conditions for participation in international competitions, the FIE refers to the relevant recommendations of the IOC,” the Committee said in a statement.
At an extraordinary FIE congress, it was decided to remove the ban from Russian and Belarusian athletes. The decision comes into force in the second half of April 2023.
The Fencing Federation of Ukraine twice filed a request to block this decision, but their protest was not satisfied. In addition, the FIE allowed the official representatives of the Russian Federation and Belarus to return to the structures.
Recall that the IOC is ready to consider the possibility of admitting athletes from Russia and Belarus to international competitions. At the same time, everyone who wishes will be required to act in a neutral status. Also, athletes should not support the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and pass a mandatory doping test.
The IOC believes that a complete ban on the performance of Russian and Belarusian athletes is discrimination and is contrary to the Olympic Charter. The organizers of the 2024 Olympics in Paris said they would adhere to the decision of the IOC to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete under a neutral flag.
Source: Sportarena
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