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Friday, February 25, 2022
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Friday, February 25, 2022
International Olympic Committee urges members to cancel events in Russia or Belarus
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe International Olympic Committee, angry at the Russian invasion of Ukraine breaching the “Olympic Truce,” is urging all international sports federations to cancel their forthcoming events in Russia.
“The IOC EB (executive board) today urges all international sports federations to relocate or cancel their sports events currently planned in Russia or Belarus,” reads the IOC statement.
“They should take the breach of the Olympic Truce by the Russian and Belarussian governments into account and give the safety and security of the athletes absolute priority.”
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