However, the IOC later allowed them for qualifying at the Paris Olympics but they will be allowed to participate after following a vetting process. They will also be called for participation on the basis of individual neutral athletes which will see them participating in the Olympics without their country’s flag, emblem or anthems.
In order to be allowed to participate in the Olympics, Russian and Belarusian athletes should not have participated or supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They must also not be a part or on payroll of both countries’ military services. Even their respective sports clubs should not have ties with the military responsible for the Ukrainian invasion.
‘Must meet anti-doping criteria’
According to a report by investing.com, athletes of both countries must meet all necessary guidelines of the anti-doping criteria laid forward by the International Olympic Committee, failing which, they will be barred from participation in the Paris Olympics 2024. Moreover, only individual athletes from both these countries will be able to participate in the Olympics. Russian and Belarusian teams will not be able to participate in the Games.
Individual Neutral Athlete Eligibility Review Panel
The Individual Neutral Athlete Eligibility Review Panel will be responsible for vetting athletes from both these countries who will do a thorough background check, verify ties with any military services and this panel will also review all assisting personnel of the individual athletes accompanying them for the Games.
FAQs:
Which country’s athletes will not be allowed to carry flags and country details at the Olympics in Paris?
Russian and Belarusian athletes will only be allowed to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics without their country’s flag, emblem or anthems. They will also have to undergo a thorough vetting process.Will Russian athletes have to go through doping tests in the Olympics 2024?
Yes, Russian athletes will have to undergo doping tests and must meet all guidelines of the anti-doping criteria laid forward by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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