More than 30 countries have pledged their support for banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in international sporting events
Recent proposals from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) suggest a pathway is being explored to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to competition as neutrals, including at next year’s Olympics.
Paris 2024 Olympics organisers have admitted they would abide by the IOC decision on whether athletes from the two nations would be allowed to participate.
Ukraine has threatened to boycott the Games if Russian and Belarusian athletes compete.
Since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, many sports bodies have moved events and suspended Russian and Belarusian teams or athletes, while sponsors ended contracts in protest against the war.
