The United Kingdom's government releases a statement, along with 33 other nations — not including Australia — saying they want Russia and Belarus banned from Olympic competition due to the invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with leaders from more than 30 countries on February 10, leading to this united call for a ban.abc.net.au/news/governments-back-olympic-games-ban-on-russia-belarus-ioc/102001728More than 30 countries, including the United States, Britain and Japan, have pledged their support for banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in international sporting events, a UK government statement said.
Their statement follows recent proposals from the International Olympic Committee suggesting a pathway is being explored to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to competition, including the 2024 Olympic Games in France, but not under their national flags. A boycott, the IOC said, would violate the Olympic Charter and that its inclusion of Russians and Belarusians is based on a UN resolution against discrimination within the Olympic movement.Ukraine and many of its Western allies have pushed for a ban, meeting on February 10 for a summitSports ministers from South Korea, France, Italy, Germany and New Zealand were among those who put their names on the statement.
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