The IOC welcomed the decision of the organizers of Wimbledon to allow Russian tennis players
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has appealed to the organizers of Wimbledon due to the admission of Russian and Belarusian tennis players to the tournament in 2023. This was reported on the website of the organization.
The IOC welcomed the decision of the British. They drew attention to the fact that the issue with the conditions for the admission of Russians remains open, but expressed the hope that it will be settled soon.
On March 31, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), which organizes Wimbledon, announced its decision to allow Russian and Belarusian tennis players to participate in the tournament in 2023. It was clarified that athletes would be able to compete only in a neutral status and only after signing a “declaration of neutrality”.
On March 28, the IOC recommended that Belarusians and Russians who did not support the special operation in Ukraine be allowed to compete in a neutral status. At the same time, athletes from Russia and Belarus associated with the armed forces or security agencies of their countries are recommended to be suspended from participating in tournaments.
Source: Lenta
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