Against the backdrop of its readiness to return the Russian Federation and Belarus to world sports, the International Olympic Committee noted the desire to unconditionally implement the sanctions against athletes, as well as officials of these two states, unanimously adopted at the Olympic Summit in December. This is stated in the message of the IOC press service on Twitter..

" They were unanimously approved by the recent Olympic Summit on December 9, 2022..

As noted, the IOC must comply with the following rules:.

no international sporting events organized or supported by the National Olympic Committees of Russia or Belarus;

no flags, anthems, colors or other symbols of these countries displayed at any sporting event or meeting (including the entire venue);

no government or state officials of Russia or Belarus should be invited or accredited to any international sporting event or meeting.

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The International Olympic Committee published these principles in response to a statement by the President of the NOC of Russia, Stanislav Poznyakov.

He expressed the opinion that athletes from the Russian Federation should participate in the 2024 Olympics in Paris on equal terms with all. Also, according to him, the IOC does not require the Russians to condemn the war of their state against Ukraine for admission to the competition..

Earlier, the International Olympic Committee reacted to critical comments from Ukrainian officials regarding the possible admission of athletes from Russia and Belarus to the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Recall that the idea of \u200b\u200bthe return of Russians and Belarusians to world sports, in particular, was condemned by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba. It also became known that Poland and other countries may issue an ultimatum to the IOC if a decision is made on the admission of athletes from Russia and Belarus to the 2024 Olympics in Paris.