IOC hits Russian Olympic Committee with indefinite suspension after absorbing Ukrainian sports councils
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IOC Suspends Russian Olympic Committee With Immediate Effect For 'Breach Of Charter'
The International Olympic Council's (IOC) Executive Board on Thursday announced the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) with immediate effect for "breach of charter". The Russian athletes though will be able to take part in international competitions, including next year's Paris Olympics, as independent participants. The 141st Session of the IOC will be held here from October 15-17 and the IOC's Executive Board is meeting over two days, on October 12 and 13, to discuss the proposals it has to move forward to the Session.
IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for breaching charter - ESPN
GENEVA — After nearly 20 months of waging war in Ukraine, Russia was suspended by the IOC on Thursday for a land grab in sports administration.
Russian Olympic Committee immediately banned says IOC
The Russian Olympic Committee was banned with immediate effect on Thursday (Oct 12) for recognising regional organisations from four territories annexed from Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee said.
International Olympic Committee executive board suspends Russian Olympic Committee
The Russian Olympic Committee has been suspended by the International Olympic Committee's executive board, but no decision has yet been taken on whether individual athletes from the country will be allowed to compete at next summer's Games in Paris.
IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions
The Russian Olympic Committee was suspended by the IOC on Thursday for breaching the Olympic Charter by incorporating sports bodies in four regions in eastern Ukraine.