Ukraine will boycott the Games in Paris 2024 if the Russian and Belarusian athletes perform?

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Ukraine warns that he will boycott them The Olympic Games which will be held in Paris in 2024, if athletes from Russia и Belarus, whose national teams have been kicked out of almost all international competitions due to Russian aggression against Ukraine.

He mentioned the possibility of sending an invitation to Russian and Belarusian sportsmen and women the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, who stated that she wanted their participation, but without emphasizing the national features.

The day before, International Olympic Committee (IOC) indicated what should happen for the re-inclusion of athletes from those two countries in international competitions.

– This situation is unacceptable for our country. Our position remains unchanged: while the war in Ukraine continues, Russian and Belarusian athletes should not participate in international competitions. If this is not respected, I do not exclude the possibility of a boycott and our refusal to participate in the Olympic Games - announced the Ukrainian Minister of Sports Vadim Gutzeit on Facebook.

The IOC said on Wednesday that "no athlete should be barred from competing solely on the basis of a passport", following consultations with athletes' representatives, international federations and national Olympic committees.

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