Russian, Belarusian athletes allowed to compete in Asian Games

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As many as 500 athletes from Russia and Belarus could compete in the Asian Games under a neutral flag, but will not be permitted to win medals.

BANGKOK, Thailand – Athletes from Russia and Belarus will be permitted to compete at the Hangzhou Asian Games to help them earn points to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Russian and Belarusian athletes have been largely banned from international competition since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

 

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