Australia called for the admission of Russians in a neutral status to the 2024 Olympics
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) called for the admission of Russian athletes in a neutral status to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The Guardian reports.
In Australia, they supported the position of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), believing that individual athletes should not be punished for the policies and actions of their governments. “The IOC has a mandate to unite through peaceful competition. Sport gives us this hope, ”said the AOC.
On February 21, the IOC said that the resolution of the European Parliament opposing the participation of Russians in the 2024 Games contradicts the unifying mission of the Olympics. They drew attention to the fact that the Olympic community has an obligation to comply with international human rights standards.
The IOC is considering the possibility of admitting Russians to the 2024 Games in a neutral status, but there is no final decision on this issue. Competitions in Paris should be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
Source: Lenta
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