February 7, 2025
IOC’s Bach says Russia athletes’ respectful conduct key to Paris decision

GENEVA (AP):
The key factor in weighing the IOC’s ultimate decision on letting Russians participate at the Paris Olympic Games is how well athletes behave in international competitions, the Olympic body’s president Thomas Bach said.
“It’s too soon to draw final conclusions,” Bach said, adding “we have the responsibility not to punish athletes for the acts of their government.”
The International Olympic Committee has pushed sports governing bodies this year to approve some athletes from Russia and its military ally Belarus competing as neutrals for international competitions including Paris qualifying events…
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