More than 30 countries, including the United States, Britain and France, have pledged their support for banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in international sporting events, a British government statement said on February 20. The statement follows recent proposals from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that suggest a pathway is being explored to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to competition, including the 2024 Olympic Games, the government added. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
London Says More Than 30 Countries Vow Support For Ban On Russian, Belarusian Athletes
The U.K. government's statement follows recent proposals from the International Olympic Committee that suggest a pathway is being explored to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to competition, including the 2024 Olympic Games. (file photo)