Nine EU nations push to cut Olympic funding over Russia readmission

Nine EU member states are calling for funding cuts to sports organisations, including the International Olympic Committee, over the readmission of Russian athletes to international competition. The countries argue the IOC's decision contradicts the West's response to Russia's war in Ukraine. The move puts financial pressure on global sports governing bodies over their stance on Russian participation.

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