UK government to oppose Russian athletes competing at 2024 Paris Olympics as neutrals

British Government criticises decision to allow Russian athletes at Paris Olympics

The IOC says the “vast majority” of Olympic stakeholders support the creation of a pathway for Russian athletes to return as neutrals.

"We Shouldn't Deprive Athletes..." Paris Mayor For Russians To Compete As Olympics Neutrals

The mayor of Paris said Thursday that she was in favour of Russian athletes competing as neutrals in the 2024 Paris Olympics despite pressure from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to ban them. "I think that it's a sporting moment and we shouldn't deprive athletes of the competition," Anne Hidalgo told France 2 television. "But I think and what I'm arguing for, as is a large part of the sporting world, is that there isn't a delegation under…

UK government to oppose Russian athletes competing at 2024 Paris Olympics as neutrals

The International Olympic Committee has opened up the possibility of athletes from Russia and Belarus competing as neutrals, but Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan says the IOC's stance is "a world away from the reality of war" being felt by Ukraine.

UK government hits out at decision not to ban Russian stars from Paris Olympics

It appears as though the International Olympic Committee are leaning towards allowing Russians to compete at the 2024 Games but a key UK government figures disagree

Britain opposed to Russia, Belarus athletes being at Paris Olympics

Moves to reintegrate Russian athletes for next year's Paris Olympics were strongly criticised by the British government on Thursday.

Britain opposed to Russia, Belarus athletes being at Paris Olympics

Moves to reintegrate Russian athletes for next year's Paris Olympics were strongly criticised by the British government on Thursday.