IOC excludes Russian, Belarusian athletes from taking part in Paris opening ceremony

Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to take part in the traditional parade at the opening ceremony at the Paris Summer Games, the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday.

IOC excludes Russian, Belarusian athletes from taking part in Paris opening ceremony
Flag bearers lead Team Russian Olympic Committee in the opening ceremony of the 2021 Summer Games on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo.

Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to take part in the traditional parade at the opening ceremony at the Paris Summer Games, the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday.