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Russian athletes

January 28, 2023

Russian athletes’ neutral Olympic flags stained by blood, says Ukrainian president

Clamouring for Russia not to compete at the summer and winter Olympics, President Volodymyr Zelensky said “any neutral flag of Russian athletes is stained by blood.”

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky
October 5, 2022

Boxing: World body to allow Russian athletes to compete at events

IBA added that both Russian and Belarus teams would be able to perform under their flags, and the national anthems will be played in case they win a gold medal.

March 1, 2022

Pressure mounts to stop Russian athletes competing at Beijing Winter Paralympic Games

Most nations are expected to refuse to compete against Russian athletes if they’re allowed to participate.