Sports9 countries call for EU funding cuts to IOC as other sports bodies readmit Russia

Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Sweden backed a call concerning European Union funding. The initiative seeks to cut EU support for the International Olympic Committee and other sports bodies. It comes as other sports organizations move to readmit Russia. The countries’ support links funding decisions to the changing position of sports institutions toward Russia.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-07-14 12:15Original