The IOC plans to determine the fate of the participation of Russians and Belarusians at the 2024 Olympics in Paris in October
Minister of Youth and Sports and President of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine Vadim Gutzeit commented on the situation regarding the possible participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in Olympics 2024 in Paris.
“I spoke with the IOC – they have not yet decided whether they will allow Russian or Belarusian athletes, but if they do, then under a neutral flag, that is, without the symbols of Russia or Belarus. Our Olympic family, all federations and all our famous athletes will come together and make decisions about participation in the Olympic Games. But I am sure that by this time we will already have many licenses. Our athletes will also have their say and we hope that the international world will also have their say on this issue.”
Earlier, the Head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, said that decisions on the admission of athletes from Russia and Belarus to the Olympic Games in Paris should hardly be expected before the meeting of the executive committee of the organization, which will be held on October 15-17 in Mumbai. The functionary said that the IOC must be sure of the correctness of the decision.
In June, a representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe expressed the categorical position of his organization regarding the participation of athletes from a terrorist country and an accomplice of terrorism to the Olympic Games 2024.
Recall, 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. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has already reacted to the decision of the Government of Ukraine to boycott the qualifying tournaments for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
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.
Source: Sportarena
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