Polish President Andrzej Duda opposed the possible return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions.

" I know it's a very difficult decision. But I think that no one who approves of the policy being implemented today by Vladimir Putin should participate in the big world of sports, the big celebration of peace and friendship, which are the Olympic Games,"

Recall, the International Olympic Committee recommended that representatives of the Russian Federation and Belarus be allowed to compete in a neutral status, provided that they were not seen actively supporting the war in Ukraine and comply with doping laws..

The Summer Olympic Games in Paris will be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024.

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Earlier it was reported that the European Parliament called on the IOC to cancel the admission of athletes from Russia and Belarus to the selection for the 2024 Olympics.