Eight Russian athletes were admitted to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
The number of Russian athletes admitted to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris has been announced. This was reported on the website of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Currently, eight Russian athletes have qualified for the 2024 Games. In addition, three Belarusians were allowed to compete. Their names are not specified. At the same time, representatives of Russia and Belarus will not compete in team sports.
Earlier on December 8, it became known about the admission of Russians and Belarusians to the Olympics in Paris. It was noted that they would be able to participate in the tournament as individual neutral athletes (AIN). At the same time, athletes who support a special operation in Ukraine, as well as athletes with connections to the armed forces or security agencies of Russia and Belarus, will not be allowed to participate in the Games.
At the end of February 2022, most sports organizations suspended the national teams of Russia and Belarus on the recommendation of the IOC.
The Paris Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
Source: Lenta
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