The Latest Breaking News from IOC

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians

The Ukrainian government is looking to block its athletes from competing in sports events which readmit Russian athletes

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

IOC president brands criticism of Russian athlete return as “deplorable” despite backlash

The International Olympic Committee has issued a strong public response to the governments of countries who are supporting the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

Ukraine Says Athletes Not Allowed to Compete Against Russians in Paris Qualifiers

Ukrainian athletes will not be allowed to take part in qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics if they have to compete against Russians, government minister Oleh Nemchinov said. Nemchinov, secretary of Ukraine's cabinet ministers, said the government's decision was adopted following a proposal by sports minister Vadym Huttsait and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: US ‘deeply concerned’ by Russia’s arrest of American journalist – as it happened

US secretary of state criticises Russia’s arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023

Ukraine says IOC retreating on principles over Russian athletes

Ukraine's authorities suggested on Wednesday the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was retreating from its principles by recommending Russian and Belarusian athletes take part in international competitions as neutrals amid a war in Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023

Ukraine condemns IOC recommendations on Russian, Belarusian athletes

Ukraine's sports ministry condemned on Wednesday what it said was a partial change of position by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in international competitions as neutrals.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023

Kremlin says IOC rules on Russian participation are discriminatory

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the International Olympic Committee's guidelines that allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in international competitions as neutrals contain "elements of discrimination".

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023

Russia hits out at Olympics supremos over athletes' return to competitions

A Russian government spokesman on Wednesday added to the discomfort of Olympic Games supremos with a broadside at their decision to usher Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international competitions on certain conditions.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 29, 2023

Peng Shuai’s Condition Is Still Unknown. And the WTA Will Soon Have to Choose: Principle or Profit?

The tour has effectively boycotted China since she went missing 17 months ago—but key decisions on the future schedule loom.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 29, 2023

Russian and Belarus athletes should be allowed to compete as neutrals, says IOC

Thomas Bach, the IOC’s president, said: ‘We see in some sports it’s already working’ and added: ‘Blanket prohibition of Russian and Belarus athletes cannot go on’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023