Norway's Government Says on November 12 That Russian and Belarusian Athletes Are Barred From Competitions It Hosts: They Face Expulsion if They Enter, and the November 20 to 22 Ski Jumping World Cup Opener in Lillehammer Is Affected 英文全文： OSLO, Norway — Reuters reported on November 12 that the Norwegian government said it would expel Russian and Belarusian professional athletes and their staff if they attempt to enter Norway to participate in sporting events, citing Russia's war in Ukraine.
OSLO, Norway — Reuters reported on November 12 that the Norwegian government said it would expel Russian and Belarusian professional athletes and their staff if they attempt to enter Norway to participate in sporting events, citing Russia's war in Ukraine.
Norway said it made the decision after the International Olympic Committee and some global federations moved in recent months to restore Russia's participation in international events, after having earlier barred its athletes over Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.The decision, which Oslo said would come into effect shortly, was announced on Thursday.
The decision could affect Russian and Belarusian participation in several World Cup events this winter, including the ski jumping opener in Lillehammer, Norway from November 20 to 22. Finland announced earlier on Thursday that it would ban Russian athletes, including those competing as neutrals, ahead of this month's cross-country skiing World Cup opener in Ruka. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation allows some Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals in individual events.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that countries opposing rulings to allow Russia to take part in international sport, including ice hockey, are violating the rights of athletes and of democratic institutions.
Source: Reuters
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