The International Olympic Committee on Monday urged sports organizations to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in international events.
The big picture: The IOC said a ban is needed in “order to protect the integrity of global sports competitions and for the safety of all the participants.”
– The organization’s recommendation also cites both Russia and Belarus’ violations of the Olympic Truce over the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Details: The IOC said that if it is not possible to turn away Russian or Belarusian athletes “on short notice for organisational or legal reasons,” they should compete under a neutral name.
– The IOC also withdrew the Olympic Order it had awarded to Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials.
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NEW: The IOC today urged sports organizations to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in international events. https://t.co/MzHmcwtYBL
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