World Athletics rejects IOC proposal to lift Belarus ban

World Athletics has rejected a recommendation from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to lift the ban on Belarusian athletes and teams competing under their national flag. The IOC's executive board had urged international sports federations and event organisers to allow Belarus to return to international competition. World Athletics' refusal means Belarusian athletes will continue to be barred from competing under their national banner in the sport.