Ukraine Bars Its National Teams From Competing Against Russians, Belarusians
Ukraine has barred its national sports teams from competing in Olympic, non-Olympic, and Paralympic events that include competitors from Russia and Belarus, the Sports Ministry said in a decree published on April 14.
Ukraine considers IOC decision on admission Russians to sport events as violation of Olympic Charter
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Over 300 fencers ask IOC, FIE to reconsider decision on Russia, Belarus
Some 318 fencers have sent a letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Fencing Federation (FIE) asking them to reconsider allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in international competitions. — Ukrinform.
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IOC chief promoting move to allow Russian athletes compete at int’l events
Thomas Bach, chief of the International Olympic Committee, is defending plans to let Russian and Belarusian athletes back into competitions as neutral participants. — Ukrinform.
IOC Should Stick To Ban On Russian, Belarusian Athletes, Poland Says
Russian and Belarusian athletes should be banned from the 2024 Olympics in Paris unless Moscow pulls its forces out of Ukraine, Poland said on March 27, after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it plans to let them compete as neutrals.
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Athletics Council Stymies Russian Path To Olympics Due To War In Ukraine
Track and field leaders have signaled that it will be nearly impossible for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in track and field at the Paris Olympics next year if the war in Ukraine continues.
Russian athlete ban continues due to 'invasion of Ukraine'
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