At the ‘Education, Youth, Culture and Sport’ Council (EYCS) on Monday 15 May, Lithuania wished to raise the issue of the protection of Ukrainian athletes during sports events held in the European Union. In the delegation’s sights: the possible exclusion of Russian athletes, including from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
“Many of these athletes represent Russian military sports clubs”, said Deputy Minister of Sport Linas Obcarskas, urging his European counterparts to send a clear...