Russia Will Not Boycott 2024 Paris Olympics Despite Restrictions

The Russian Olympic Committee confirms participation despite IOC's conditions, as Paris mayor prefers Russian athletes to abstain.

The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) has announced it will not boycott the 2024 Paris Olympics, despite facing restrictions from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) due to the invasion of Ukraine.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo expressed her preference for Russian athletes to be banned from the games, citing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the threat posed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The IOC will allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutral participants, without national flags, emblems, or anthems, but will not permit teams from these countries.
Russian and Belarusian athletes who actively support the war in Ukraine or are contracted to the military are ineligible to compete.
The decision on whether Russian and Belarusian athletes can participate in the Opening Ceremony under a neutral flag is pending, with the IOC expected to decide later this month.