IOC Appeals to Ukraine, Criticizes Russia and Its Own Decision

The IOC asked Ukraine to let its athletes qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics despite Ukraine's ban on competing against Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Ukraine previously banned its athletes from events with Russian and Belarusian competitors following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The IOC initially banned Russian and Belarusian athletes but then allowed them to return as neutrals, angering Ukraine.
No decision has been made on Russian and Belarusian participation in the 2024 Olympics.
IOC President Thomas Bach criticized the opposing views of Russia and Ukraine as contrary to the Olympic mission of using sport to promote peace.