Why Can'T Russia Compete In The Olympics 2024. The country has been banned from the olympics for the first time after its president, aleksandr lukashenko, supported putin and russia’s war in ukraine. Only 15 athletes from russia will compete at the paris games, under a “neutral” designation.

Only 15 athletes from russia will compete at the paris games, under a “neutral” designation. Athletes from russia and belarus have been banned from competing as countries in the 2024 paris olympics.