PARIS, March 19. /TASS/. Twelve Russian and seven Belarusian athletes have qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, IOC (International Olympic Committee) Director of National Olympic Committees (NOC) Relations and Olympic Solidarity James Macleod said.

"There are currently twelve AINs (Individual Neutral Athletes) with Russian passports and seven AINs with Belarussian passports to have qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games," he said.

On December 8, 2023, the IOC allowed Russians and Belarusians to compete in the Olympic Games in Paris under a neutral status. The IOC reported that athletes from Russia and Belarus would not be allowed to participate in any team events.

Participation in the Olympics will also be denied to those who actively support hostilities. Individuals associated with the army or national security organizations will not be allowed to compete in the Olympics. Officials will not be accredited to the competition. The display of official symbols of Russia and Belarus will be prohibited.