Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry has strongly urged governments to ensure that all athletes can participate in the Olympic Games without political interference, stressing that sport must remain a neutral space for global competition. Speaking in Brussels, Coventry emphasized that every eligible athlete, team, and official must be able to take part without discrimination or political influence. Her remarks come as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) continues to navigate the complex issue of allowing sanctioned athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete under a neutral flag in the upcoming Winter Games.