"bar any current or former athlete who has publicly supported or materially contributed to the Russian Federation’s war of aggression against Ukraine, or who is affiliated with the military or propaganda apparatus of the Russian State from international competitions, as allowing such athletes to compete, even under a neutral flag, undermines the principles of the Olympic Charter and legitimises a regime engaged in war crimes and crimes against humanity."
The need to uphold the integrity of international sport by excluding athletes who support or are linked to the Russian war effort.