The IOC will discuss the participation of Russians in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics from March 19 to 21
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the deadline for making a decision on the admission of Russian athletes to the opening ceremony of the 2024 Games in Paris. This was reported by Reuters with reference to IOC Executive Director Christophe Duby.
The IOC will discuss the issue of Russian participation in the event at a meeting of the organization’s executive committee, which will be held from March 19 to 21 in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is noted that at the moment there is no ban on the admission of Russians.
On March 6, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) put forward conditions for the participation of Russian athletes in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. According to them, Russians will not participate in the parade at the opening ceremony.
In December 2023, the IOC decided to admit 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 2024 Games. In addition, representatives of team sports will miss the tournament.
Source: Lenta
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