IOC chief Bach said he sees encouraging signs in the situation with the removal of the Russians
President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach assessed the possibility of lifting sanctions against Russian athletes. His words are available on the organization’s website.
The head of the IOC said that restrictions on the Russian team should remain in place. At the same time, he added that he sees encouraging signs in the situation with the removal of the Russians.
On December 9, the acting president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), Randhir Singh, said that in Asia there is no longer a need to comply with protective measures in relation to Russian and Belarusian athletes. He offered assistance in the participation of athletes in OCA tournaments and stressed that the current sanctions would be observed.
At the end of February, many sports organizations banned the national teams of Russia and Belarus from participating in tournaments on the recommendation of the IOC. In some disciplines, such as motorsport, cycling, tennis and chess, the Russians continue to perform in a neutral status.
Source: Lenta
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