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IOC lifts restrictions for Belarusian athletes: reaction from the NOC of Ukraine

May 7, 2026

The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to no longer recommend imposing restrictions on the participation of Belarusian athletes, including teams, in international sports competitions. This...

Zelensky Calls on the IOC to Maintain a Firm Stance on Russia and Belarus for the 2026 Olympics

September 1, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation with the new president of the International Olympic Committee, Kirsty Coventry, during which he emphasized the importance of maintaining a principled position...