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The IOC recommended not to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete


MOSCOW, 28 Feb. The Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee recommended that sports federations not allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete, as well as not invite officials from the two countries, according to the organization's website. integrity of global sporting events and the safety of all participants.” “Where this is not possible for organizational or legal reasons, the IOC Executive Board urges International Sports Federations and sporting event organizers to do everything in their power to ensure that no athlete or an official from Russia or Belarus does not appear as a representative of Russia or Belarus. Citizens of Russia or Belarus, whether individuals or teams, must only be accepted as neutral athletes or neutral teams. National symbols, colors, flags or anthems are not allowed,” – noted The IOC Executive Board also supported the calls for peace and announced the establishment of the Solidarity Fund. The organization expressed its gratitude to the national Olympic committees and federations, which “already support Ukrainian athletes and their families.”

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