The IOC redirected the question of the admission of Russian athletes to World Athletics
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The International Olympic Committee said the decision to allow Russian track and field athletes to compete internationally was the sole responsibility of World Athletics, after previous recommendations on restrictions no longer apply.
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Why It Matters
Previously, there were IOC recommendations on restrictions on Russian athletes, which were canceled by the decision of the executive committee on July 7, 2026.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has redirected the issue of admitting Russian athletes to international competitions to the competence of the World Athletics Federation. RT reports this with reference to the IOC press service.
The Committee recalled that after the decision of the Executive Committee on July 7, 2026, previous recommendations on restrictions regarding Russian athletes are no longer valid. However, the selection criteria remain the responsibility of the international federations.
“International federations are responsible for determining the selection criteria. We refer you to World Athletics,” the IOC press service said in a comment to the TASS agency.
The IOC responded to the appeal of Russian athletes, which they also sent to the World Athletics Federation and the UN. In their appeal, the athletes expressed disagreement with the exclusion from international tournaments.
Open Questions
- What will be World Athletics' final decision on eligibility?
