Under mounting pressure, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken a tough stance against Russia, recommending that its member federations ban Russian athletes from international events.
This also applies to athletes from Belarus, the IOC announced on Monday.
Almost at the same time, the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) joined the worldwide demands for these measures.
"In order to protect the integrity of global sporting events, the IOC Executive recommends that international sports federations and organizers not allow Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials to participate in international competitions," the statement said.
The DOSB demands the same.
"Sport must also fulfill its responsibility and accept the corresponding restrictions," said the German umbrella organization.