Countries including the UK, US, Germany and Australia are said to be among those backing calls to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2024 Olympics over Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Read more:
The IOC has previously said there are no plans for a Russian or Belarusian delegation at Paris 2024.
However, the committee has said it will"explore a pathway" for athletes from the two countries to compete under strict conditions as neutrals.Zelenskyy rallies support in Europe Ukraine's sports minister Vadym Guttsait, who is also president of the country's own Olympic committee, said it could boycott the Games if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete.sports minister Jurgita Siugzdiniene said:"We are going in the direction that we would not need a boycott because all countries are unanimous."
Lucy Frazer, the UK's Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, said during Friday's virtual meeting:"Russia has destroyed Ukrainian sporting infrastructure and stopped opportunities for Ukrainian athletes.
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