Legendary Czech hockey goalkeeper Dominik Hasek said on his social networks that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should help Russian athletes.
“The IOC and sports federations must clearly explain to athletes from Russia the reason for their suspension, keep in constant contact with them and help them with any problems. Athletes also need to know what they need to do and why to compete internationally again. Does the IOC itself know this? Hasek wrote.
Recall that at the end of February, the IOC addressed international sports federations and recommended that they not take domestic and Belarusian athletes into any competitions.
After that, various international sports organizations began to exclude Russian athletes from competitions. According to the IOC President, the suspension period is still open.
Russian athletes in some international sports organizations continue their performances without a flag or anthem.
Formerly Irina Rodnina He described the suspension of Russian athletes as the main disappointment of the year.