# Olympics: International Olympic Committee president Kirstie Coventry says the Olympic Games unite the world and promote peaceful competition. This comes amid calls to sanction Israel and Russia ahead of the Winter Olympics in Italy. Russian athletes remain barred from competing under their national flag, while Israeli athletes face no restrictions. She stressed the IOC’s commitment to its values:
Olympics: IOC president Coventry emphasises unity and values ahead of Winter Olympics [SOUND]
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