World Athletics Block IOC Move, Hold Ban on Belarus Sports Return

By : Jolayemi Olajide

World Athletics don reject International Olympic Committee recommendation wey talk say Belarus athletes and teams fit return to compete under dia national flag for international events.

Dis mata sef dey come after IOC executive board meeting on Thursday ginger sports bodies to allow Belarus back, but still maintain restriction on Russia because of Ukraine war.

Both Russia and Belarus bin dey banned from Olympic competition since 2022, although dem later allow athletes to compete as neutral participants from 2023.

IOC dey try tuk say make dem go allow Belarus Olympic Committee, dat dem dey in good standing and dey follow Olympic rules, unlike Russia wey still dey under stricter punishment.