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ASOIF
30 Mar 2023

ASOIF reiterates call for public authorities to respect sport organisations’ role

The ASOIF Council noted in its statement of 3 March 2023 that it is ready to collaborate with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and National Olympic Committees on clarifying a definition of “neutral athletes” as a necessary step to further explore the Russian and Belarusian athletes’ potential participation in international sports competition.

The Council also emphasised the necessity to prevent public authorities’ influence in sport matters.

ASOIF acknowledges the further definition provided by the IOC Executive Board in its statement on 28 March 2023.

ASOIF is ready to support and assist the concerned International Federations in their forthcoming discussions with the IOC given the complexity of the implementation and the serious implications on the qualification system for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.