"The participation of athletes in a ceremony that contradicts the principles of neutrality demonstrates a blatant disregard for the IOC's requirements. Ukraine insists on strengthening sanctions against Russian and Belarusian athletes."
"Lukashenko, who previously headed the Belarusian Olympic Committee before he was replaced by his son, Viktor, paid tribute to the athletes on Belarus' National Unity Day."
"Bidnyi condemned the event, saying it confirmed that sports in dictatorial countries such as Russia and Belarus serve as extensions of state policy, and athletes are used by the dictatorial regimes of Russia and Belarus as tools of hybrid warfare."
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