Norway Will Stop Some Russian and Belarusian Athletes

The government of Norway has made a new rule. It will not let in professional athletes from Russia and Belarus. The rule also covers their staff. The rule lasts while fighting goes on in Ukraine.

The Ministry of Justice will give orders to police. Immigration workers will get the same orders. Police and immigration workers must not let the athletes in if the athletes come to compete. The new rule will start soon.

The government says Russian sport is tied to Russian officials. So it cannot be separated from the war in Ukraine.

Finland made a similar move on Thursday. It blocked visas and limited entry for Russian athletes. Finland did this because of the war in Ukraine. Norway's decision came after Finland's decision.