Larisa Latynina, a nine-time Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics, talked about the idea of \u200b\u200bRussian athletes to perform in a neutral status.
On January 25, the IOC announced that it is considering the possibility of allowing Russian athletes who do not support the conduct of a special operation on Ukrainian territory to participate in international competitions with a neutral status.
On February 1, the President of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), Stanislav Pozdnyakov, said that the IOC did not ask the Russians to condemn the special operation for participation in international competitions.
“I don’t think you should join[a neutral status]. Under its own flag, it is still much more valuable, ”says the Olympic champion DEA News.
Formerly at the IOC reportedThat they would not discuss the admission of Russians to tournaments with flags and anthems.
“Flags, anthems, colors or other symbols of Russia and Belarus must not be displayed at any sporting event or forum, including at all venues,” the statement said.
Source: Gazeta
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