He defends Union forces in court
The President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), Sebastian Coe, appeared before the Court of Arbitration for Sport to defend the sanctions imposed by the federation on Russia and Belarus, which have maintained the ban on athletes from participating in international competitions since March 2022. Coe affirmed his continued commitment to the federation's policy and defended the decision to prevent Russia from representing its sport internationally, considering that the sanctions are based on criteria of eligibility and transparency, as previously confirmed. Conversely, the Russian Athletics Federation described the sanctions as "politicized" and "selective," and argued that they prevent Russian athletes from fully representing their interests. Meanwhile, the International Olympic Committee has allowed Russian athletes to participate in some qualification events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, reflecting differing stances among sports federations regarding the participation of Russian athletes following the sanctions.
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