IOC ‘Condemns’ Russia For Violating ‘Olympic Truce’ By Invading Ukraine
The International Olympic Committee is condemning Russia for their decision to invade Ukraine during the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics, threatening the safe passage of athletes.
The Olympic Truce has been in place since Ancient Greek times but was properly reinstated back in 1994, and there will be great consequences for Russia. It also highly threatens Ukrainian athletes’ ability to compete in the Games considering the ongoing invasion.
The truce is there to make sure all athletes have a safe passage to the Olympics and ensure the promotion of world peace.
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“The International Olympic Committee (IOC) strongly condemns the breach of the Olympic Truce by the Russian government,” the Olympics statement read. “The Olympic Truce began seven days before the start of the Olympic Games, on 4 February 2022, and ends seven days after the closing of the Paralympic Games.”
“Observe your commitment to this Olympic Truce. Give peace a chance,” added the IOC president Thomas Bach.
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) also had the same sentiment about the “horrible situation.”
“Our top priority right now is the safety and well-being of the Ukrainian delegation, with whom we are in regular dialogue,” IPC president Andrew Parsons said. “One key aspect of the Truce is ensuring the safe passage, access and participation of athletes, officials and all accredited persons taking part in the Games.”
“We need to find a solution for this as soon as possible so that the Ukrainian delegation can travel to and from the Games safely. World leaders must observe their commitment to the Olympic Truce, in particular those Member States who are a co-sponsor of the resolution.”