The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is evaluating a proposal from the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) that would allow athletes from Russia to compete in events across Asia, subject to adherence to the Olympic Charter and sanctions in place. This approach would not bypass existing rules but would require athletes to remain in line with IOC standards to participate in regional competitions. (citation: IOC)
An official IOC statement indicated that competitors from Russia who meet the charter’s requirements and are not sanctioned would be eligible to take part in Asian events under the council’s supervision. The move is framed as a recognition of the OCA’s plan, which seeks to open participation opportunities for affected athletes within Asia’s athletic circuits. (citation: IOC)
During a recent executive committee meeting, the IOC affirmed that it had welcomed and approved the Asian Olympic Council’s proposal for Russian athletes’ participation in Asia, provided they comply with applicable rules and sanctions. The decision was conveyed by the IOC in its formal remarks after the session concluded. (citation: IOC)
Earlier reports indicated that the OCA had offered to facilitate Russian and Belarusian athletes’ involvement in regional competitions under its umbrella. The IOC was weighing the proposal, though the organization’s president, Thomas Bach, did not issue an endorsement at that time. (citation: IOC)
Earlier in the year, the IOC had advised international sports federations to refrain from permitting Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in international events, highlighting the ongoing sanctions landscape and the need to uphold collective sporting standards. (citation: IOC)
Vyacheslav Koloskov, former Honorary President of the Russian Football Union, weighed in on the potential relocation of the UEFA Super Cup from Kazan to Athens, sharing his views on the administrative and logistical implications of such a transfer. (citation: RFU)