Some online voices argued that major sporting bodies should reconsider participation rules during politically charged moments, pointing to historical debates from past Olympic cycles involving other nations. These discussions, however, remained speculative and largely detached from formal decision-making structures.
That uncertainty was addressed directly by the International Olympic Committee, which reaffirmed a long-standing position: the Olympic Games are not a venue for adjudicating political disputes. In its statement, the IOC emphasized that its mandate is to unite athletes through competition, not to evaluate or respond to government actions. Continue reading…
