IOC Excludes Russian and Belarusian Athletes from Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
The International Olympic Committee's Executive Board has established a protocol for the participation of Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs) with Russian or Belarusian passports at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, including the creation of an Individual Neutral Athlete Eligibility Review Panel (AINERP) to evaluate their eligibility. AINs will compete under strict conditions, and their medals won't be displayed in the NOC medal table. The AIN flag and anthem will be used, and they will not participate in the parade of delegations during the Opening Ceremony. The IOC also discussed protocol elements and established principles for AIN participation in ceremonies.