Kirsty Coventry’s stance comes as the IOC currently allows only vetted Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has urged governments to preserve sport as a politically neutral space, emphasizing that every eligible athlete must be able to compete without discrimination.  Speaking in Brussels on Monday, IOC President Kirsty Coventry called on host countries and sports organizers to “guarantee access for all,” framing sport as a “beacon of hope” and a “