The G7 statement says that the G7 are “fully respecting the autonomy of sporting organizations” and want to ensure that “Russian and Belarusian athletes are in no way appearing as representatives of their states”. Early in July, the Non-Aligned Movement, chaired by Azerbaijan, which includes 120 of the 193 UN Member States, also declared its support. Just recently, in May 2023, the Group of Seven (G7) Leaders’ expressed support in a statement at their summit in Hiroshima/Japan. This has been expressed by many statements from political leaders at the level of the United Nations, intergovernmental organisations and heads of state and government. It is very encouraged by the fact that the vast majority of the international community understands the challenging situation for sport and supports its values-based course of action. What is the reaction of the international community and political leaders to the IOC’s approach to the question of participation by athletes with a Russian or Belarussian passport in international competitions?
We continue to stand in full solidarity with the Ukrainian athletes and the Olympic community of Ukraine. Therefore, we encourage International Federations to handle situations involving Ukrainian and Individual Neutral Athletes with the necessary degree of sensitivity. We are glad that they will be given this opportunity, and at the same time we are aware of the difficult inner conflicts they may have, given the aggression against their country. This decision by the Ukrainian government will allow Ukrainian athletes to participate in international competitions and will enable them to qualify for the Olympic Games Paris 2024. What is the IOC’s reaction to the decision by the Ukrainian government to amend its decree with regard to Ukrainian athletes competing in international competitions against Individual Neutral Athletes?
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