Uncertainty Surrounds Participation of Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian Athletes in 2024 Paris Olympics

IOC's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals draws mixed reactions, while Ukraine's participation remains uncertain amid ongoing war.

Russian and Belarusian athletes who qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics will be allowed to compete as neutrals, without flags, emblems or anthems, according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Russian President Vladimir Putin has questioned the IOC's decision and indicated that Russia has yet to finalize whether its athletes will participate under these conditions.
Ukrainian athletes continue to train for the Olympics despite the ongoing war with Russia, but Ukraine's participation in the games remains uncertain.
IOC's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals has been met with disappointment in Ukraine, with concerns about Moscow's potential use of the Games for propaganda.
The IOC has stated that athletes who actively support the war in Ukraine or are contracted to the Russian or Belarusian military are not eligible to compete.