#belarusian-athletes

#belarusian-athletes

The International Olympic Committee faced accusations of negligence from a human rights law firm for allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes supporting the war in Ukraine to compete at the Paris Olympics.

Russian and Belarusian athletes qualified as Individual Neutral Athletes for 2024 Paris Olympics despite UCI sanctions.

Russian and Belarusian athletes excluded from traditional parade at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Neutral Russian and Belarusian athletes limited to watching the opening ceremony

The British government is willing to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the Paris Olympics under stricter guidelines.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has set guidelines for Russian and Belarusian athletes, aligning with the IOC's stance on their eligibility.