Russian ‘neutral’ athletes politically isolated at Olympics
15 Russian athletes competing at this year's Olympics have an uneasy status as individual neutral athletes. They face opposition from some in the Olympic village who oppose their participation. In Russia, public opinion is divided, with some politicians describing these athletes as traitors. Activists have gathered information from the social media accounts of Russian athletes leading up to the Games, flagging posts they considered to show support for the war. Among these athletes is Diana Schneider, who recently won a silver medal in women's doubles at the Paris Olympics. Ukraine has been vocal about wanting Russian athletes excluded from the Olympics. It initially boycotted Olympic qualifying competitions that allowed Russians to attend, but later changed the policy to ensure Ukrainian representation at the Games.
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The 2024 Summer Olympics are underway in Paris, with competition lasting until mid-August.