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Sports Ministers Question IOC Plan For Russian & Belarusian Participation As Neutrals

The issue of state-funded Russian athletes competing remains a sticking point for 36 sports ministers around the globe.

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Kolesnikov: “Se Non Fossi Un Nuotatore Non Guarderei Il Nuoto”

Kliment Kolesnikov ha condiviso il suo pensiero sullo sport del nuoto e sul dibattito sul ritorno della Russia e della Bielorussia

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Kliment Kolesnikov: ‘If I Wasn’t a Swimmer, I Wouldn’t Watch Swimming’

Russian world record holder Kliment Kolesnikov shared his thoughts on the sport of swimming and the debate over Russia’s return to international competition.

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CIO Offre Sostegno Diretto Agli Atleti Ucraini Che Vorranno Gareggiare

Il CIO ha promesso sostegno diretto agli atleti che vorranno gareggiare in competizioni con atleti russi presenti come neutrali

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IOC Offers ‘Direct Support’ to Ukrainian Athletes Barred from Competing with Russians

“The IOC has always maintained that it is not up to governments to decide which athletes can participate in which international competitions,” the IOC wrote.

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Bach And The IOC Will Not Budge On Russia Now, But That Does Not Mean They Will Be In Paris In 2024

The Sports Examiner’s Rich Perelman dives deep into what the IOC’s decision on allowing Russian athletes to compete as neutral athletes mean moving into 2024.

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Il CIO Emette Delle Raccomandazioni Per La Partecipazione Dei Russi

Il CIO ha emesso una serie di raccomandazioni per la partecipazione agli eventi internazionali degli atleti Russi e Bielorussi

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IOC Continues To Explore Pathway For Russian Participation At Paris 2024

The IOC issued a set of recommendations for Russian athletes to return to international competition on Tuesday, delaying any decision on Paris.

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IOC Urged To Ban Russia From Paris 2024 By 35 Countries, Ripped By European Parliament

35 countries signed a letter Monday calling on the IOC to further define “neutrality” or ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competition.

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Ucraina Boicotta Le Olimpiadi, Il CIO “E’ Una Violazione Della Carta Olimpica”

L’Ucraina minaccia di boicottare le Olimpiadi se verranno ammessi i russi, il CIO risponde che è una violazione della carta olimpica

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Asia tomó postura para la clasificación a París de rusos y bielorrusos

Tras la decisión del COI, el Consejo Olímpico del continente dio sus lineamientos para las distintas plazas a designar rumbo al 2024.

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Olympic Roundup: Stolen Gold Medal Recovered; Congress Passes Equal Pay Act for USOPC

An Olympic gold medal belonging to South African swimmer Joan Breetzke was recovered this week after thieves were thought to have taken it last month.

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IOC President Thomas Bach Wants Russian, Belarusian Athletes At Paris 2024

The IOC has changed its tone regarding the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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Vladimir Salnikov Not Expecting Russian Readmission Internationally Anytime Soon

The All-Russian Swimming Federation President it’s unlikely Russian swimmers will be able to compete internationally before the war ends.

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Olympic Roundup: IOC Shifts Tone on Russian Sanctions After Recent Annexation

“The reasons for the sanctions as well as for the protective measures still exist: this is not the time to change any of our sanctions…” Thomas Bach said.

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