Ukraine's sports ministry condemned on Wednesday what it said was a partial change of position by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in international competitions as neutrals.
The IOC issued recommendations on Tuesday for the athletes' gradual return to world sport, with president Thomas Bach saying their participation"works" despite Russia's war in Ukraine. REUTERS/ Costas Baltas/ File Photo
"The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine condemns the partial change of the position of the International Olympic Committee regarding the non-admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes," a written ministry statement said. The ministry said the recommendations should primarily be applied to sports where athletes from Russia and Belarus have already been admitted to competitions.
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