Senior IOC Official Says Russia And Belarus Face Ban From Paris Olympics

The Guardian: Russia and Belarus face ban from Paris Olympics, warns senior IOC member 

* Russian and Belarusian athletes to miss qualification events 

* Craig Reedie said ban after Ukraine invasion will be maintained Russia is facing a ban from the Paris Olympics as a consequence of the invasion of Ukraine, Sir Craig Reedie has warned. 

Reedie, an influential International Olympic Committee figure for nearly 30 years, believes there is little chance of Russia and Belarus being allowed back soon into international sport.

Reedie says most Russian and Belarusian athletes and teams now face a second problem – being unable to compete in those events where qualifying places are on offer for the 2024 Games.  

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Update #1: Russia and Belarus face 2024 Paris Olympics ban as senior IOC member issues warning (Mirror)  

Update #2: Russia and Belarus face ban from Paris Olympics, warns senior IOC member (Irish Times)  

WNU Editor: It looks like 35 governments are on board to ban Russian and Belarus athletes to the 2024 Paris Olympics .... 35 countries demand ban on Russian sports federations (DW).