The ban on the international arena will last for a number of athletes
European Games 2023 will be held without Russian and Belarusian athletes.
The representative of the organizing committee of the European Games, Marcin Nowak, said that athletes from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus would not be allowed into the territory of the host country of the event – Poland.
“Athletes representing Russia and Belarus will not take part in our Games under any pretext and under no circumstances. They just won’t be allowed into the country.”
The European Games 2023 will be held in Krakow from 21 June to 2 July. During the tournament, sets of awards in 26 sports will be played, 19 of which will become qualifications for the Olympic Games-2024.
Recall that the International Olympic Committee recommended the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions in a neutral status. Teams from Russia and Belarus, as well as athletes who support the war or have a contract with the armies of the Russian Federation or the Republic of Belarus, will not be allowed to participate in tournaments.
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 IOC decision to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete under a neutral flag.
The National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Ukraine sent letters to the Olympic committees of other countries and international federations regarding the exclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions. The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine also made a statement.
Source: Sportarena
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