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International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach attends the opening of the Executive Board meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 19, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Russia government becoming more aggressive towards Olympic movement, Bach says

Russia’s government is becoming increasingly aggressive towards the IOC as the Paris Games draw near.

Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo poses during an interview with Reuters at Paris' cityhall, France, March 13, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Paris mayor wants Russian athletes banned from Olympics

The IOC is due to discuss the question of the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

A view shows the Olympic Rings in front of the Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), during the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 28, 2023. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Russians, Belarusians to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals – IOC

Russians and Belarusians who qualify in their sport for the Paris 2024 Olympics can take part as neutrals without flags, emblems or anthems at the event next year.