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The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 21h

Belarusian athletes may now compete under their own flag at the LA28 Olympic Games following the International Olympic Committee's decision to lift participation restrictions that were imposed after Belarus supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine, although Russian athletes remain under sanctions. #Olympics #AthleteRights #Geopolitics #BY #RU

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Belarusian athletes could compete under own flag for LA28 as IOC lifts recommended restrictions
Belarusian athletes have not been able to compete under their own flag in the Olympics since 2022 Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Belarusian athletes could now compete at the LA28 Olympic Games under their own flag after the International Olympic Committee lifted its recommended restrictions on their participation in competitions governed by International Federations and sports event organisers.
BBC @bbc.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 21h

The International Olympic Committee has recommended lifting the ban on Belarusian athletes competing under their national flag while maintaining restrictions on Russian athletes, emphasizing that participation in international competitions should not be hindered by government actions related to conflicts. #Olympics #AthleteRights #SportsGovernance #BY #RU

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International Olympic Committee lifts ban on Belarus but not Russia
The International Olympic Committee says a ban on Belarusian athletes and teams competing under the flag of their nation should be lifted but that the restrictions on Russia remain in place.