Ukraine has not ruled out refusing to participate in the 2024 Olympics due to the admission of Russians
The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine again spoke about participation in the 2024 Olympic Games after the admission of Russians. The words of Acting Minister of Youth and Sports Matvey Bedny are quoted by RIA Novosti with reference to the Rada TV channel.
“If we analyze and understand that we need to take part in such competitions and use the Olympic Games to promote our position in the world, then we will work in this direction,” he said. Bedny added that if the International Olympic Committee (IOC) supports the Russians, then it cannot be ruled out that Ukrainian athletes will miss the tournament.
On December 8, the IOC announced the admission of Russians and Belarusians to the Olympics in Paris. They will be able to take part in the tournament as individual neutral athletes. At the same time, athletes who support a special operation in Ukraine, or who have connections with 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.
Source: Lenta
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