The Russian Rowing Federation (RFR) announced that domestic athletes will not go to the Olympic Games in Paris. this has been said official website of the organization.
“Russian rowers will not be able to participate in the qualifying competitions and the Olympic Games in Paris. The coaching staff of the national team, together with the athletes, decided, after discussions at the general assembly, to refuse to participate in the qualifying competitions and the Olympic Games in Paris, within the scope of the conditions and obligations determined by the International Rowing Federation (Worldrowing). The International Olympic Committee said in the statement.
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.
In December 2023, 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.
Athletes had to meet the necessary conditions to participate in the Olympics.
Previously at the UN in the name The IOC will treat Russians with respect.