The International Olympic Committee is corrupt and hypocritical, but it may have discovered somewhat of a spine as it continues to deal with Russia’s Olympic eligibility.

The IOC had previously “banned” Russia from participating in the Olympics, still allowing Russian athletes to participate as “individual neutral athletes” after the country invaded Ukraine (again) in 2022. This stance has angered Russian officials, who have accused the IOC of racism and “neo-Nazism.” One Russian sports official said the country should roll into Paris with tanks.