LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee has urged all International sports federations to move or cancel any events currently planned in Russia or Belarus.
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The recommendation was issued after a meeting of the executive board of the IOC.
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In addition, the IOC EB urged that no Russian or Belarussian national flags be displayed and no Russian or Belarussian anthems be played in international sports events which are not already part of the respective World Anti-Doping Agency sanctions against Russia.
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At the same time, the IOC EB expresses its full support to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for the upcoming Paralympic Games in Beijing.
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A statement said: “The IOC EB expresses its deep concerns about the safety of the members of the Olympic Community in Ukraine and stands in full solidarity.
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“It notes that the special IOC task force is in contact with the Olympic Community in the country to coordinate humanitarian assistance where possible.”
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