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Paris Mayor Says Russian, Belarusian Athletes 'Not Welcome' At Olympics (www.barrons.com)
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[–] Jimmycakes@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Are they simply not welcome but will compete anyway or are they banned outright

[–] frostysauce@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Fourth paragraph in the article:

Russian athletes can compete in the Paris Olympics, which run from July 26 until August 11 but only as neutrals.

[–] Jimmycakes@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

Figures. Mayor just blowing smoke for no reason.