The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday invited 22 Russian and 17 Belarusian athletes to compete at the Paris Olympics as neutrals, even though some have already decided against taking part.
A second list of names authorized to compete at the Games, scheduled for July 26 to Aug. 11, included competitors from tennis, shooting and rowing.
The first list, which was published on June 15, was limited to four disciplines — wrestling, weightlifting, cycling and trampoline.