February 28 2022: The International Olympic Committee has recommended to international sports federations that athletes from Russia and Belarus will be banned from competitions in light of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
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In a statement issued on Monday, the organisation’s executive board wrote that in cases where it proves impossible to prevent athletes from taking part, they should be prevented from doing so under the names Russia or Belarus.
“No national symbols, colours, flags or anthems should be displayed,” it added.
