CLEAN : 47 Russians lose late court bid to compete at Olympics

The Arab division of the Corporation for Sports dismissed applications by Russian athletes against the IOC. The process to establish an invitation list for Russian athletes was deemed an eligibility decision, not a sanction. Despite the suspension of the rationality committee, the IOC allowed individual Russian athletes to participate in the Winter Games under specific conditions, balancing anti-doping efforts with athletes' interests.

What was the decision made by the Arab division of the Corporation for Sports regarding the applications filed by Russian athletes?

• They approved the applications.

• They dismissed the applications.

• They requested more information.

• They postponed the decision.

How is the process of creating an invitation list for Russian athletes described?

• As a punishment

• As a reward

• As an eligibility decision

• As a temporary measure

What opportunity did the IOC offer to individual Russian athletes?

• To appeal the decision

• To join the IOC

• To participate in the Winter Games under prescribed conditions

• To compete without any conditions

What was the IOC's interest in offering participation to Russian athletes?

• To increase the number of participants

• To balance the fight against doping with athlete interests

• To promote Russian sports

• To avoid international criticism

What was the status of the rationality committee during the IOC's decision-making process?

• It was restructured

• It was suspended

• It was actively involved

• It was expanded