So for anyone not following the news, the vast majority of Russian athletes will be permitted to compete - at least 200 - but only as "Olympic Athletes From Russia."
Which basically means we'll get to hear the John Williams Olympic Anthem if they win, and some
seriously detailed rules about no Russian flags and clothes and such.
Here are the rules from the "Olympic Athlete from Russian Implementation Group" (this is not the Onion):
1. Athletes' uniforms (Ceremonies, competition, training and casual), accessories and equipment can only have two types of wordmarks: "OAR" and/or "Olympic Athlete from Russia".
2. Officials' uniforms (Ceremonies, competition, training and casual) and accessories can only have one type of wordmark: "OAR."
3. Print size for words "Olympic Athlete from" should be equivalent to the word "Russia" and above the word "Russia." The size of these words should be proportional to the area in which they are placed and will require individual approvals from the IOC.
4. Wordmark fonts should be in English and as generic as possible.
5. Only single or dual color elements are permitted on uniforms.
6. Separate items of clothing cannot create a tricolor.
7. The colors used in uniforms, accessories and equipment may not be in exactly the same range as those used in the Russian Federation flag. It is suggested that these are darker in color.
8. Country coat of arms, NOC emblem and national emblem must be replaced with the distinct OAR logo.
9. The proposed OAR logo consists of the words "Olympic Athlete from Russia" written in red and creating a circle.
10. The OAR logo must not include a third color.
11. No national identifications design elements should be featured on the uniforms.
12. These guidelines are applicable to all athletes and team officials/coaches uniforms (ceremonies, competition, training and casual), accessories and equipment.
13. All revised uniform, accessories and equipment designs and production samples need approval from the IOC.
And here is the final logo...
Oh Russia....