By Disheeta Maheshwari

As the Paris Olympics begin in 2024, many viewers were quick to note Russia’s absence from the Games. Even during the opening ceremony, Russian flags were absent from the Parade of Nations. This conspicuous absence has raised questions about why Russia is not officially represented at these Games.

Here you can read all about the reason why Russia will not participate in the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.

Due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) has been banned from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The conflict, which began shortly after the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, has led to a blanket ban on both Russia and Belarus from participating in the upcoming Games.