A member of the UK government has condemned the proposed decision to allow Russian athletes to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games.
The IOC met this week and stated they are exploring the potential for Russians to be allowed to compete as neutral athletes in Paris. A statement from the IOC said “no athlete should be prevented from competing just because of their passport”. It added: “Governments must not decide which athletes can participate in which competition and which athletes cannot."
Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan slammed the statement and claimed the IOC is out of touch with reality for announcing the move amid ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. “At this critical time, the International Olympic Committee is now looking at a pathway for Russia and Belarus to be represented in Paris," she said.
