The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has voiced sharp criticism on some Russian reactions to its decision that Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to take part in the parade of nations at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. IOC spokesman Mark Adams told reporters on Wednesday that one comment from Russia had linked IOC president Thomas Bach with his German nationality and the Holocaust, giving no further details but naming it “completely unacceptable and a new low.” Adams was speaking on behalf of Bach who only said: “Unfortunately this is only one quote and more q…