Russia and Belarus face ban from Paris Olympics, warns senior IOC member

Russian and Belarusian athletes to miss qualification events. Craig Reedie said ban after Ukraine invasion will be maintained

Olympic Rings. Pic: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Russia is facing a ban from the Paris Olympics as a consequence of the invasion of Ukraine, Sir Craig Reedie has warned.

Reedie, an influential International Olympic Committee figure for nearly 30 years, believes there is little chance of Russia and Belarus being allowed back soon into international sport.