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GENEVA — In a political shift Thursday, the International Olympic Committee said athletes from Belarus should once again compete with their full national identity and not be vetted for neutral status, even as the war in Ukraine continues.

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May 31, 2026
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  • The AP News article and CBC article both directly quote the IOC's statement that Belarusian athletes may compete under their full national identity without neutral vetting, matching the claim exactly.
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The AP News article and CBC article both directly quote the IOC's statement that Belarusian athletes may compete under their full national identity without neutral vetting, matching the claim exactly.

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