Investigation: Supposedly ‘neutral’ Russian Olympians support Putin
At least 7 athletes competing in Paris have a history of supporting the invasion, Russian occupation of Ukrainian territory, or the Putin regime – this despite IOC ban on athletes who support the war.
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