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IOC Sets Up Panel To Decide Russian, Belarus Nationals' Participation In Paris 2024 As Neutral Athletes; Unveils Separate Flag And Anthem For Them

By IANS News March 20, 2024 • 00:04 AM View: 1158

Individual Neutral Athlete Eligibility Review: The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday set up a three-member review panel to decide the eligibility and suitability for participation of Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs) with Russian and Belarus passports for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris in July end this year.

The IOC EB also decided that the qualified AINs that would be invited to participate in the Paris Olympic Games will however not be part of the athletes' parade during the opening ceremony of the Games that would be held on July 26.

It was also decided that medals won by the AINs would not be displayed in the NOC medal table.

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