IOC confirms Russian, Belarussian athletes in Paris Olympics. The process to decide the participation of Russian and Belarussian athletes qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics has already begun, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed today by its Executive Commission. With the start of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine two years ago, the IOC first recommended banning athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus from international competitions, but then allowed them to attend qualifying events in search of a ticket to the Parisian event as neutrals. However, each qualified athlete is subject to a vetting process by a three-member panel appointed by the IOC to verify that they meet certain eligibility criteria, such as not having actively supported Russia’s actions in Ukraine and not having been recruited. by any military or security organization. “The selection process is ongoing,” said spokesman for the world’s top sports organization, Mark Adams.
