The International Olympic Committee issued recommendations for the gradual return to international competitions for Russian and Belarusian athletes as neutrals
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 28 - The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday issued recommendations for the gradual return to international competitions for Russian and Belarusian athletes as neutrals, with President Thomas Bach saying their participation "works" despite the war in Ukraine.
They cannot take part in team events and must have a proven drugs testing record, while athletes who support the war or are contracted to their countries' military or national security agency are excluded. It has set out a pathway for these competitors to earn Olympic slots through Asian qualifying but has faced headwinds, with Ukraine threatening to boycott next year's Olympics should they compete there, even as neutrals.Poland, a neighbour to Ukraine, reacted angrily to the IOC's recommendations, calling it a "day of shame" for the Olympic body.
"Its athletes do not belong in the Olympic Games. We will continue to deal with this issue, including with the expert group ."
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