PREMIUM
Sports

Russian, Belarusian athletes allowed at Asian Games

Both countries have been excluded from many sports events since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, though individual athletes have since been allowed to compete under certain restrictions.

The Hangzhou edition of the Asian Games was due to take place in September 2022, but was postponed by a year because of China's strict COVID-19 rules. (AFP)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

BANGKOK - Up to 500 Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete as neutrals at the Asian Games in China later this year, organisers said Saturday.

Both countries have

Login to begin your journey to our premium content

Tags:
Russia
Belarus
Sports
Asian Games
Athletics
International Olympic Committee