Russian athletes must prove independent and neutral status

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to take part in UK events says Sports Minister.

"Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston: "We wish to get the assurance in a written declaration that they are not receiving money from [Russia president Vladimir] Putin, Russia or Belarus." Russia and Belarus athletes were banned from competing at the Winter Paralympics "

 

[Gary]

Not a bad idea.

 

[Wagerallsports]

Not sure how this can happen without them facing the wrath & repercussions from their Russian government

 

[Gary]

Not sure how this can happen without them facing the wrath & repercussions from their Russian government

Yeah, dangerous actually. They can only do this if they are out of Russia and no family to worry about that lives in Russia.

 

[Gary]

Daniil Medvedev could still be banned from Wimbledon for the fear that his victory would boost Putin's invasion of Ukraine.