Olympics: Ukraine accuses IOC of 'double standards' over Russia

24/03/2023 18:28 BBC

The International Olympic Committee is accused of "double standards" by Ukraine's sports minister for suggesting Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete at Paris 2024.

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