Russian and Belarusian athletes soon to be reinstated?

Will we soon see again, during international competitions, the Russian and Belarusian athletes excluded since February 2022? After four months of consultations, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided in favor of their reinstatement, but under conditions. Not having supported the war in Ukraine, participating as an individual and completely neutral. “No flags, anthems, colors or other distinctive signs of these countries during a sports meeting or competition”said IOC President Thomas Bach.

No decision for Paris 2024

Unacceptable for the Ukrainians, who demonstrated under the windows of the IOC. The international federations have already begun to position themselves. That of athletics indicated that it would continue to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes, unlike the federations of boxing, fencing and table tennis. But for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the question is not yet settled. The Olympic Committee has indicated that it will decide at the appropriate time. Several countries have already asked to exclude Russia and Belarus. Emmanuel Macron should speak on the subject this summer.