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    IPC reinstates Russia, Belarus

    2025-09-29T09:41:00Z

    The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has lifted its partial suspensions on the national Paralympic committees (NPCs) of Russia and Belarus

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    IOC rules on Russian and Belarusian athletes

    2023-12-13T16:07:00Z

    The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to allow athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs). AINS must qualify for the games through the mechanisms set up and maintained by International Federations ...

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    Ukraine could boycott Paris 2024 if Russia and Belarus are allowed to compete

    2023-01-31T09:43:00Z

    The Ukrainian sports minister, Vadym Guttsait, has warned that the country could boycott the 2024 Paris Olympics if athletes from Russia and Belarus are allowed to compete. The announcement comes on the heels of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Jan. 25, saying it was favoring “a pathway for athletes’ ...

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    More sanctions against Belarus considered

    2022-11-03T07:20:00Z

    The European Union will examine the possibility of imposing sanctions against Belarus for its role in supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to Czech prime minister Petr Fiala. The Czech Republic holds the rotating presidency of the European Union. “We are currently examining […] Belarus’ role and the ...

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    IOC calls for relocation or cancellation of sporting events currently scheduled in Russia or Belarus

    2022-02-28T15:22:00Z

    The executive board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has repeatedly reiterated that the IOC strongly condemns and supports the breach of the Olympic Truce by the Russian and Belarusian governments. The relevant UN resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly on Dec. 2, 2021 by consensus of all ...