Frequently Asked Questions

Corporate citizenship and good governance

What is the IOC’s position on the participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport in international competitions?

On 28 March 2023, the IOC Executive Board (EB) issued recommendations for International Federations and international sports event organisers on the participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport in international competitions. Please refer to the Q&A regarding the participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport in international competition for detailed and up-to-date information on the matter.

The IOC EB reiterated that the participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 was not considered at this point.