![]() ![]() The policy was criticised by some Ukrainian athletes, who argued a blanket ban would be a self-inflicted wound, depriving Kyiv of representation on the world stage. ![]() Vadym Huttsait was speaking after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) formally banned Russia and Belarus from competing at the Paris Olympics, as we reported at 2.09pm.īut the IOC has still not confirmed whether athletes from Russia and Belarus will be able to compete as independents, under the Olympic flag.īack in April, Ukraine announced a controversial policy to bar its national sports teams from competing in global sporting events, including the Olympics and Paralympics, if athletes from Russia and Belarus are set to compete. ![]() Ukraine's sports minister has hinted Kyiv might reverse its policy to skip the 2024 Olympics if athletes from Russia and Belarus are allowed to compete. ![]()
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