IOC Announces Suspension Of Russian Olympic Committee “With Immediate Effect”

The executive board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released a statement announcing the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) “with immediate effect until further notice.” This decision stems from the ROC’s recent acknowledgment of regional entities from four Ukrainian territories, which have been illegally absorbed by Russia amid the ongoing large-scale conflict that began in 2022. The …

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Russia seeks Olympics alternative, backed by China

As the war in Ukraine rages on, sporting sanctions against Russia and Belarus (Russia’s primary ally in the war) continue to be enforced worldwide. The IOC has reaffirmed that while Russian and Belarusian athletes will be able to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics, “No flag, anthem, colours, or any other identifications whatsoever of these countries” will be allowed, with …

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