PARIS - Ukrainians will use the Paris Olympics to remind the world that Russia's invasion is not over, high jump champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh said, adding that it will be difficult for those who must compete against athletes from Russia and Belarus.

The International Olympic Committee initially banned Russia, Belarus and their athletes from the Olympics after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. But last year, it eased its blanket ban, allowing sport governing bodies to let Russian and Belarusian competitors qualify for the Paris Olympics as individual neutral athletes, competing without their flags, anthems or emblems.