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IOC to decide on Russian participation 'at appropriate time'

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Olympic chief Thomas Bach says that a decision on Russian and Belarusian participation at next year's Paris Olympics will be taken "at the appropriate time". Athletes from both countries have faced differing sanctions from a multitude of sports since Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year. SOUNDBITE

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