Olympic Commissioner Kirsty Coventry has called for all governments to ensure sports remain free from political interference, stressing that athletes should compete without discrimination. Her remarks come amid ongoing discussions about the inclusion of athletes from Russia and Belarus in the upcoming Winter Games, which are set to take place in Italy.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has urged governments to preserve sport as a politically neutral space, emphasizing that every eligible athlete must be able to compete without discrimination. Speaking in Brussels on Monday, IOC President Kirsty Coventry called on host countries and sports organizers to