AIN/ANA

[CHROMEBIRD]

What are the rules for an athlete to compete at the Olympics or their sport's World Championships as under a neutral flag? I assume there's a process for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the Olympics as AINs.

But what's to stop say, Carter Starocci from telling the IOC/UWW "hey I am uninvolved with the policy actions of the United States and cannot accept the privileges nor consequences of competing for the USA. I believe I represent the future Independent Republic of Staroccistan and would like to try to qualify for the Olympics as an AIN athlete?"

[jchapman]

Shhhhhhh, you found a realistic loophole!

[WrestlingRasta]

No

[1032004]

Maybe Aaron Brooks can create a country where only Jesus is allowed to be the savior.

[CHROMEBIRD]

Maybe he could talk to the pope and rep the Vatican.

[D3 for LU]

D3

Edited October 14, 2023 by D3 for LU

[AgaveMaria]

On 10/13/2023 at 8:06 PM, 1032004 said:

Maybe Aaron Brooks can create a country where only Jesus is allowed to be the savior.

Or one free from the con that is religion.

[ugarles]

On 10/13/2023 at 4:27 PM, CHROMEBIRD said:

What are the rules for an athlete to compete at the Olympics or their sport's World Championships as under a neutral flag? I assume there's a process for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the Olympics as AINs.

But what's to stop say, Carter Starocci from telling the IOC/UWW "hey I am uninvolved with the policy actions of the United States and cannot accept the privileges nor consequences of competing for the USA. I believe I represent the future Independent Republic of Staroccistan and would like to try to qualify for the Olympics as an AIN athlete?"

i think the answer is "AIN status is reserved for athletes from countries under suspension" 

[BuckyBadger]

On 10/14/2023 at 12:31 PM, CHROMEBIRD said:

Maybe he could talk to the pope and rep the Vatican.

I get the impression he ain’t down with the Catholics, even though both are Christian and all.