The committee takes the position that the government cannot decide whether athletes can compete in sports
International Olympic Committee (IOC) reacted to the decision Governments of Ukraine on the boycott of the qualifiers for Olympic Games 2024 in Paris, where Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed.
“If implemented, such a decision will only harm the Ukrainian sports community and will in no way affect the war that the world wants to stop and that the IOC condemns so fiercely.”
“The IOC has always maintained that governments should not decide which athletes can compete in which international competitions. Due to the fact that in this world, unfortunately, there are too many wars, armed conflicts and crises, in almost all the Olympic Games we have seen athletes compete with each other, despite the fact that their countries are in a state of war or conflict. “, the IOC said in a statement.
Earlier, the IOC Executive Board recommended the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions in a neutral status. At the same time, 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, are not allowed to participate in the tournaments.
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. Also, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine decided to boycott the qualifying tournaments for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, which will allow Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Source: Sportarena
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