Russian athletes will be admitted to the 2023 Asian Games if the IOC allows them to participate in the 2024 Olympics

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) will allow Russian athletes to participate in the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, if the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allows them to participate in the Paris Summer Olympics in 2024, a indicated the press service of the OCA. TV game.

— The Olympic Council of Asia opened the doors to 500 athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou (China). But only if the International Olympic Committee gives them the green light to participate as independent neutrals in Paris 2024.

Delegates from Asia’s 45 National Olympic Committees at the OCA’s 42nd General Assembly in Bangkok on Saturday July 8 have been informed that, subject to IOC approval, no more than 500 athletes in 12 individual sports from Russia and Belarus would be allowed to participate in the competitions. .

The final decision will be made with the cooperation of the IOC, OCA, HAGOC and the international and Asian sports federations.

If approval is given, athletes from Russia and Belarus will be able to compete in the Asian Games in Hangzhou but will not be eligible for medals. They will compete as independent athletes and under a neutral flag,” the OCA responded when asked by .

On Saturday, it was learned that Russian and Belarusian athletes would be allowed to participate in the 2023 Asian Summer Games in a neutral status and without the possibility of winning medals. The total number of athletes must not exceed 500 people.

On March 28, the IOC announced recommendations on the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions in a neutral status. Recommendations include individual eligibility, status neutrality, banning team sports, and banning athletes associated with security forces or who have expressed support for the CWO. A decision on the Paris 2024 Olympics will be taken “at the appropriate time”, said the IOC.