International Olympic Committee

Poland among states renewing call for Russian, Belarusian Olympic ban

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Poland is among is among 36 countries that have signed a statement opposing the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in international competitions, including the Olympic Games.

IOC head's statement is outrageous, says Polish gov't spokesman

The spokesman for the Polish government has severely criticised comments by International Olympic Committee (IOC) president who condemned some European countries opposing the IOC's plan to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete again in international sport.

President critical about IOC's decision says aide

Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has expressed deep regret over the International Olympic Committee's recommendation that Russian and Belarusian athletes should be allowed to take part in international competitions under a neutral flag.

It is a 'day of shame' for IOC says Polish dep FM

A Polish deputy foreign minister has sharply criticised the International Olympic Committee's recommendation that Russian and Belarusian athletes should be able to take part in international competitions under a neutral flag.

Polish sports unions call for ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes

Polish sports unions have signed a declaration calling for the continuation of sanctions imposed on Russian and Belarusian sportspeople following Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago.

No place at Olympics for those tolerant of Russia's war says Duda

Andrzej Duda, Poland's president, said on Thursday that no one who tolerates or approves of Russia's aggression against Ukraine should take part in next year's Olympic Games.

Russian and Belarusian Olympic ban needs discussions says foreign min

The Polish foreign minister has said that a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from next year's Olympics should be discussed as there can be no return to “business as usual.”

Poland, Baltic states condemn IOC over Russian, Belarusian athletes

Poland, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia have condemned efforts of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) aimed at bringing Russian and Belarusian athletes back into competition, Poland's Ministry of Sport and Tourism announced on Thursday.

Poland backs Olympic ban for Russian and Belarusians athletes

The Baltic states and Poland oppose the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics, even under a neutral flag, the Latvian foreign minister has said.

Pole re-elected head of World Anti-Doping Agency

Witold Bańka, a former Polish sports minister, has been re-elected the head the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for another three-year term of office.

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