Irina Viner, head of the All-Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation (VFCG), commented on the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) call to consider human rights when planning to boycott the 2024 Olympic Games because of possible participation. Russian athletes transmit the lyrics “Sport Express”.
“So far the IOC is just talking. I need a solution. It’s not there yet. If Europe doesn’t love us and doesn’t want to accept us, but if Asia loves us and wants to accept us, then Asia must have quotas of participation. And this problem is not solved. IOC’s It’s nice that he doesn’t agree with the countries that have declared a boycott. But the main thing is that such a position is unshakable, ”said Wiener.
Recall that on January 25, the IOC announced that it is considering the possibility of admitting Russian athletes, who do not support the conduct of a special operation on the territory of Ukraine, to international competitions in a neutral status.
On February 10, it was reported that a group of 35 countries, including the USA, Germany and Australia, agreed at an online conference to demand the suspension of participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the 2024 Olympics.
Former Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Physical Culture and Sport Dmitry Svishchev supported Initiative of the IOC president Thomas Bach on the admission of Russian athletes.