Czech government officials, the Czech Olympic Committee and the National Sports Agency have criticized the International Olympic Committee’s recommendation that individual athletes from Russia and Belarus be allowed to take part in international sports competitions as neutral athletes. They argue that this is a mockery of the Olympics spirit of peace and fair play.
Tuesday’s recommendation from the International Olympics Committee for sports organizers to consider allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in international competitions as neutral athletes has met with a strong negative response from Czech politicians and sporting unions alike.
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Author: Daniela Lazarová