Belarus' NOC comments on decision of IOC Disciplinary Commission

Belarus' National Olympic Committee issued an official statement regarding the decision of the IOC Disciplinary Commission on Belarusian coaches, BelTA learned from the press service of Belarus' NOC.

It says that on 5 August 2021, the Disciplinary Commission of the International Olympic Committee revoked the accreditation of coaches of the Belarusian athletics team Yury Moisevich and Artur Shumak at the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo. In its statement the IOC said that it was a provisional measure and that an investigation is under way.

The National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Belarus confirmed this information. The coaches will return to Minsk soon. However, they reserve the right to appeal against the decision.

For its part, the NOC remains committed to continuing the dialogue and are working in close contact with the IOC to clarify all the circumstances of the decision. The NOC of Belarus said it shall continue to defend and protect the interests of all Belarusian athletes and coaches from any forms of discrimination, if any.