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IOC Wants Athletes from Russia, Belarus Banned from Events After Ukraine Invasion

The International Olympic Committee urged sports' governing bodies to ban Russian athletes from international competitions after the country's attack on Ukraine, per Graham Dunbar of the Associated Press.

The potential ban would also apply to competitors from Belarus, which has abetted Russia's invasion.

The IOC says it's acting with a "heavy heart," but it's needed to "protect the integrity of global sports competitions and for the safety of all the participants."

Russia began its invasion on Feb. 24, which the IOC said was a "breach of the Olympic Truce" during the Olympic games.