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Uncertainty Looms Over Russian Athletes' Participation In Paris Olympics

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, leaves the hall after an awarding ceremony for the Russian Olympic Committee's medalists of the XXIV Olympic Winter Games in Beijing and members of the R

As the countdown to the Paris Olympics reaches the 100-day mark, the fate of Russian athletes hangs in the balance. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has set conditions for Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, leaving the participation of Russian athletes in doubt.

The IOC anticipates that 36 to 54 Russian athletes may qualify for the Paris Olympics. However, they would compete as 'neutral athletes,' unable to display national symbols or participate in team sports. Athletes with military ties or supportive of the war are prohibited.

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