Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), announced the sanctions imposed on Russian athletes.
“The hostilities that began between the Olympics and Paralympics were a violation of the Olympic Armistice. Therefore, we had to take solidarity measures with Ukraine, just as we have taken such solidarity measures with Ethiopia, Yemen, Syria and many other countries before,” he said. DEA News.
It should be recalled that at the meeting of the IOC Executive Committee on March 28, the issue of admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions was discussed.
The organization recommended that the Russians be allowed to remain in a neutral status if the athletes did not actively support the war. Athletes representing law enforcement and armed forces will not be allowed to compete.
It was previously reported that 206 National Olympic Committees served. approved Recommendations of the IOC on the reception of Russians.