The IOC had sanctioned Russia and Belarus after the February 2022 invasion but it is now eager to see athletes come back.
Bach said the recommendations for events organisers and sports federations to follow include Russian and Belarusian athletes can only compete as neutrals, with no flag or anthem.Article contentAthletes who support the war or are contracted to their countries’ military or national security agency cannot take part.
“The IOC will take this decision at the appropriate time at its full discretion, without being bound by results of previous Olympic qualifiers,” Bach told a news conference after the meeting. He did not say when the IOC would take that decision.
“As long as the war of aggression continues, we consider a complete exclusion of Russia and Belarus to be imperative,” it said in a statement. “The exclusion must apply to federations, officials, and unfortunately also to athletes.
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