The Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the meeting officially approved the recommendations for the return of athletes from Russia and Belarus to world sports.

This was reported by the press service of the organization.

The Committee did not discuss the issue of admitting Russians and Belarusians to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, but now they will have the opportunity to participate in the qualification of the Games in a neutral status - without flags and national anthems. Fans will also not be able to bring symbols to the stands..

Among the restrictions, it is also worth noting that individual athletes are allowed to participate in tournaments, while the ban remains in force in team sports..

Sports federations will be able to enter only athletes who have not been seen actively supporting the war in Ukraine. The same condition applies to coaches and staff..

The participation of all Russian and Belarusian military personnel, as well as members of army organizations is prohibited..

At the same time, the IOC maintained sanctions against the governments of the Russian Federation and Belarus.. Official tournaments in these countries will not be held. Politicians from Russia and Belarus will not be able to enter the competition.

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Earlier, more than 300 fencers appealed to the IOC with a call to reconsider the decision on the admission of Russians..