The Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced details of new regulations for the participation of neutral athletes in the Games in Paris. This has been reported official website of the organization.
A special anthem without words will be sung in this way for neutral athletes. Additionally, medals won by neutral athletes will not be included in the medal table.
The Paris Olympic Games will start on July 26, 2024. Previously at IOC in the name Maximum number of Russians to perform at the Games.
At the end of February 2022, the International Olympic Committee issued a call to international sports federations and recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes not be allowed to participate in any competitions. However, in December, the IOC allowed Russia and Belarus to participate in the 2024 Olympics with neutral status. It was also noted that they should not support the SVO or have connections with military organizations. Athletes can only compete in individual programs, they are prohibited from participating in team tournaments.
Previously reportedIt was stated that the IOC will consider imposing sanctions on the athletes who will compete in the Friendship Games.