From both Swedish and international quarters, there has been criticism of the IOC's decision to open up Russian participation in the Olympics.
- Don't do this.
You betray the Olympic spirit, says Ukrainian former boxer Volodymyr Klytchko.
For the Russian and Belarusian athletes, the road to the Olympics can go through competitions in Asia.
The Olympic Council of Asia has offered athletes from those countries to compete in Asia as the vast majority are currently banned from competing in Europe.
See a summary of the news story and hear the reactions in the clip at the top of the article.