Against the background of an armed conflict in Ukraine, Belarusian and Russian athletes are removed from top competitions. On the eve of this recommendation, the International Olympic Committee issued such statements and many sports unions also make such statements. OL has collected the main statements in recent days.
In what sports of Belarus and Russia were banned top competitions
Against the background of the war in Ukraine, Belarusian and Russian athletes are removed from top competitions. On the eve of this recommendation, the International Olympic Committee issued such statements and many sports unions also make such statements. OL has collected the main statements in recent days.
The National Olympic Committee of Belarus condemned the proposal of the IOC, recalling that the principle of “sport outside politics” has long been applied very selectively. Representatives of Belarus called the IOC recommendations illegitimate and contradicting international law.
Supporting the political decisions of individual countries, the IOC deprives many athletes of the only chance in life to prove themselves.
The NOC also emphasized: The International Olympic Committee is not interested in the fact that Belarus did not violate the Olympic truce and Belarusian troops do not take part in the conflict in Ukraine».
Paralympics
The International Paralympic Committee removed Belarusian and Russian athletes from the participation of games-2022. Initially, they were offered to participate in the Paralympics under the flag of the IPC, but on March 3 they completely banned the performance. Paralympic games in Beijing are held from March 4 to March 13, 2022.
Skates
The International Union of Skating Hires (ISU) said that he was withdrawing Russian and Belarusian athletes from all competitions under the auspices of the organization. The ban will affect figure skating, short track and skating sport. Martha is planned for the world skating in Norway, a short track in Montreal and figure skating in Montpellier.
Rugby and chess
The World Rugby federation (World Rugby) made the same decision. Belarusian and Russian athletes will temporarily cannot participate in competitions under the auspices of the organization.
The International Chess Federation decided that chess tournaments will no longer be held in Belarus and Russia, both countries will also not be able to use their symbols and hymns.
Biathlon
The biathlonists of the national teams of Belarus and Russia were offered to perform at the stages of the World Cup and the IBU Cup in a neutral status, the International Biathlon Union said. They will not be able to receive points in the tests of the Cup of Nations and Relay. The stage of the World Cup starts on March 3 in the Finnish continulain. The Belarusian Biathlon Federation replied that under such conditions she would not participate in the remaining stages of the World Cup of the current season.
Hockey
The teams of both countries have also been suspended from the World Ice Hockey Championship, which is scheduled for May in Finland. The Ice Hockey Federation of Belarus called this decision unfair and discriminatory. At the same time, they emphasized that in difficult times, sport should unite, not divide people.
Swimming
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) allowed athletes from Belarus and Russia to join international competitions in a neutral status. At the same time, the organization withdrew the order from Vladimir Putin, which he was awarded in 2014.
One of these days, the World Cup in cross-country skiing will start in Norway, and then the World Cup in Alpine skiing, Nordic combined and ski jumping will be held in this country. The Norwegian Ski Association informed the International Ski Federation (FIS) that it does not intend to allow Belarusian and Russian athletes to compete.
