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Estonia may boycott Olympics if Russians allowed

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said last week it was examining a ‘pathway’ for Russians to take part in Paris. (Photo: AFP)

TALLINN: Estonia’s premier on Friday suggested her country might boycott the 2024 Olympics in Paris if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to participate.

“Participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes is just wrong. So boycotting is a next step,” Prime Minister Kaja Kallas told reporters in Tallinn.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said last week it was examining a “pathway” for Russians to take part in next year’s Summer Games in Paris, probably as neutral athletes rather than under their national flag.

That announcement sparked an immediate backlash from Kyiv, with a…

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