Poland threatens to cut IOC funding over Russia and Belarus athlete inclusion

Poland is demanding that the International Olympic Committee exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes from competitions funded by Polish money. Warsaw has signalled that the IOC could lose Polish funding if athletes from those countries continue to compete. The issue is part of a broader debate over the role of sport in response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

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