The Worldwide Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned the usage of the Russian flag and different nationwide symbols on the 2026 Olympic Video games.

Supply: a letter obtained by Sveriges Radio

Particulars: The ban applies each to opponents and to followers in stadiums.

Quote: "The Russian flag and different symbols linked to Russia will probably be banned on the Olympic Video games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo."

Extra particulars: The rule was highlighted after a Russian flag appeared within the stands through the Tour de Ski. Following a race by which Saveliy Korostelev completed fourth, followers with a Russian flag had been seen contained in the venue.

Russian athletes are set to compete as neutrals, which means the restriction on athletes has been already utilized.

Background:

• It was reported earlier that, as at Paris 2024, Russian and Belarusian athletes won’t participate within the opening ceremony on the 2026 Video games, will probably be barred from crew occasions and medals gained by impartial athletes won’t be proven within the medal desk.
• IOC President Kirsty Coventry has mentioned {that a} doable truce doesn’t change the situations for Russian athletes to participate within the Winter Olympics in 2026.

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