Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete at the Paris Olympics can not take part in the parade of nations at the opening ceremony, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said. IOC director James McLeod said the decision was taken by the executive board because they will be at the Games as independent neutral athletes and not representatives of their nation, but he added they they will be given the opportunity to experience the July 26 ceremony on site. McLeod said a decision on their participation at the August 11 closing ceremony would come at a later stage. Russian and Belar…