Thomas Bach, IOC, says that no criteria have been set for what is required for their calls to be lifted.
- We have left this open.
It was very difficult to set a deadline or to define something that would lead to tougher sanctions or that the sanctions be lifted, says the chairman.
Today came the news that Russian athletes may compete in the Paralympics, but under a neutral flag.
Many sports federations have decided to expel Russian athletes completely.
The IOC has deliberately kept its wording open and general.
- We have kept it in general terms to then carefully follow the situation and adapt to the continued development, says Bach.