Ukraine may refuse to boycott competitions where Russians and Belarusians participate

Ukraine is considering the participation of Ukrainian athletes in all qualifying competitions for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, even if Russians and Belarusians will compete there under the neutral flag.

Source: Vadym Gutzeit, Minister of Youth and Sports, on the air of the 24/7 national newscast 

Quote: "Russia and Belarus will not be represented at the Olympic Games officially. And now we have started a discussion on the possibility that, if Russia and Belarus do not attend the Olympic Games, our athletes could participate in all qualifying competitions for the Olympic Games to be held in Paris in 2024."

Details: When asked whether Ukraine could allow athletes to compete with Russians and Belarusians flying a neutral flag, Gutzeit said: "We are currently considering this issue. We are in discussions with our national federations, with our athletes."

The minister stressed that Ukraine had sought to ensure that Russia and Belarus were not present at the Olympics, and it succeeded: "The flag and other symbols of Russia and Belarus will not be there."

"As for the participation of our athletes, we are now considering, discussing, clarifying this issue every day with all the presidents of the federations and we will soon know our joint decision," he said.

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