Overview

• After its Milan meeting, the Executive Board confirmed the Paris 2024 model for Individual Neutral Athletes, with no flags, anthems or teams and strict bans on competitors tied to the military or who support the invasion of Ukraine.
• The IOC said Israel and its National Olympic Committee are not under consideration for exclusion, noting there has been no Olympic Charter violation comparable to Russia’s case.
• Officials will work with international federations on qualification pathways for neutral-status competitors, as some bodies still restrict entries, including in skating and ski mountaineering.
• The Executive Board created a working group to protect the Fundamental Principles of Olympism and reinforce political neutrality, citing repeated United Nations General Assembly support for sport autonomy.
• Heightened security planning is underway following recent protest disruptions at Spain’s Vuelta a España, with safety for athletes and fans described as a priority for the February 6–22 Games.