China News Service, January 26. According to the website of the International Olympic Committee, on the 25th local time, the International Olympic Committee held an executive committee meeting and announced after the meeting that it would continue to impose sanctions on Russia and Belarus.
Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete as "neutral athletes" but cannot represent their country or any other organization of their country.
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The International Olympic Committee said that at the consultation meeting held before this, the participants unanimously reiterated and called for the strengthening of the sanctions already in place.
For any sporting events or conferences, Russian and Belarusian flags, national anthems, colors, etc. shall not be displayed in the venues.
No Russian or Belarusian government official shall be invited to any international sporting event or conference.
Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete as "neutral athletes", but cannot represent their country or any other organization of their country, while fully respecting the Olympic Charter.
In addition, eligible Russian and Belarusian athletes can participate in Asian events, as proposed by the Olympic Council of Asia.
The IOC welcomes and thanks the proposal.
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