Ukrainian Athletes and Global Athlete critical of decision after board suggests individuals can compete as ‘neutral athletes’ at 2024 Games
Ukrainian Athletes and Global Athlete criticise decision
has been criticised after it further paved the way for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games. When Russia invaded Ukraine last February, the IOC reacted with a recommendation that athletes from Russia and Belarus be barred from international sports competition but that is no longer the case almost 12 months later. Reacting to Wednesday’s announcement, a joint-statement from Ukrainian Athletes and Global Athlete was critical of the IOC’s decision.
“The suspension of both Russian and Belarusian athletes and their sporting officials must be fully reinstated until Russia withdraws completely from Ukraine. We acknowledge that reinstating the ban will pain many Russian and Belarusian athletes and will deny them an opportunity to pursue their careers on the world stage. We recognise that athletes are not the powerbrokers who are responsible for this war.
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