An estimated 300 demonstrators gathered outside the Paris Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games organizers’ offices earlier this week.
The participation of the athletes who will represent Israel in the upcoming Olympics appeared to be the focus, as protesters demanded the implementation of strict limits on Israel’s participation in the Games.
Multiple protesters were seen with Palestinian flags, while some cited the ongoing war in Gaza as they chanted slogans in opposition of Israel’s “institutional participation” in the Olympics.
Russian athletes will compete this summer under a neutral flag, and none of the country’s government officials will be permitted to attend the Games. Tuesday’s protesters argued that Israelis should follow similar protocols from the International Olympic Committee.
“They didn’t need more than four days to decide to ban Russia and Belorussia from the Olympics after the invasion of Ukraine,” said Nicolas Shahshahani, who took part in the protest. “They are prepared to welcome the Israeli delegation.”
The highly-anticipated Olympic Games in Paris begin on July 26. The Paralympics are scheduled for Aug. 28 and end on Sept. 8.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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