The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) invited Russia and Belarus to take part in the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China, in September and October this year. The International Olympic Committee indicated Wednesday that it favors officially neutral teams from Russia and its ally Belarus at the 2024 Olympics. With regards to women's football, this will increase the competition for the medals in the competition with the participation of former UEFA sides in the Asian Games. https://www.espn.com.au/olympics/st...belarus-invited-asian-games-olympic-qualifier The International Olympic Committee indicated Wednesday that it favors officially neutral teams from Russia and its ally Belarus at the 2024 Olympics despite a plea from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to exclude them entirely. A day later, Russia and Belarus were invited to compete at the Asian Games, a key Olympic qualifier in many sports but not football where there is a separate qualifying competition. Russia typically competes as part of Europe but has a tense relationship with many of the countries set to host qualifying events there. Russia and Belarus have been barred from almost all international competitions in Olympic sports following the invasion of Ukraine. "The OCA has offered to give eligible Russian and Belarusian athletes the opportunity to take part in competitions in Asia, including the Asian Games," the organization said. The OCA added it "remains on standby" until the IOC and the individual sports' governing bodies finalize the conditions for Russia and Belarus to compete.
What are the odds of both defecting from UEFA to the AFC? Best way for them to round the suspension, at least for Russia.
I don't think that Japan, Australia or South Korea would take it very well to hear Russian anthem played in Tokyo, Seoul or Sydney
It takes place in China, so it makes sense then. But anywhere else, I doubt either team would be invited.