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International Olympic Committee calls for sports to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from international events

The International Olympic Committee has recommended that all Russians and Belarusian athletes should be blocked from competing for their countries, following the invasion of Ukraine. It puts pressure on the International Paralympic Committee ahead of the start of the Beijing Winter Games on Friday, though the IOC has noted in its statement that it might be too short notice to do anything about it — advising it to “find its own way to effectively address the dilemma.” Ad/> The move means that FIFA, which works alongside the IOC, will be encouraged to kick Russia out of World Cup qualifying, with opponents Poland already refusing to play the fixture, and for UEFA to remove Russia from Women’s Euro 2022 in England.

International Olympic Committee calls for Russia to be excluded from sports amid Ukraine invasion

GENEVA — In a sweeping move to isolate and condemn Russia after invading Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee urged sports bodies on Monday to exclude the country's athletes and officials from international events.

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International Olympic Committee Urges Sports Events To Exclude Russian, Belarusian Athletes

The International Olympic Committee on Monday urged sports federations and organisers to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from international events following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The IOC also withdrew the Olympic Order, its highest award, from all high-ranking Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin.

Olympic body calls for Russia and Russian athletes to be excluded from sports

GENEVA (AP) — In a sweeping move to isolate and condemn Russia after invading Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee urged sports bodies on Monday to exclude the country’s athletes and officials from international events.

Russian and Belarusian athletes should be suspended from all sport, says IOC

Heads and governing bodies of all sports have been asked to not allow athletes or officials from Russia and Belarus to participate in any organised international competitions by the International Olympic Committee.

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International Olympic Committee calls for sports to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from international events

International Olympic Committee calls for Russia to be excluded from sports amid Ukraine invasion

Matthew Wekpe: From rugby player to Jamaican bobsleigh Olympian in 17 months

International Olympic Committee Urges Sports Events To Exclude Russian, Belarusian Athletes

Olympic body calls for Russia and Russian athletes to be excluded from sports

Russian and Belarusian athletes should be suspended from all sport, says IOC

Silver medal is fuel to fire of Bruce Mouat for more curling glory

Ukrainian athletes 'seeking safety in bomb shelters' call for Russia and Belarus to be banned from international sport