Russian President’s Press Secretary, Dmitry Peskov, believes that Russian sports federations should be cautious if a decision is made to switch from a European federation to an Asian federation.
“As for the whole sport, you have to be very careful here. There are different situations in different sports and experts have to decide in each particular case, ”quotes Peskov. DEA News.
Recall that last spring the International Olympic Committee (IOC) advised sports federations not to allow domestic and Belarusian athletes to participate in any competitions.
On January 25, 2023, the IOC announced that it was considering the possibility of allowing Russian athletes who did not support the conduct of a special operation on the territory of Ukraine to participate in international competitions in a neutral status.
Thus, the first crossing from Europe to Asia took place today. The pioneer was the Russian Chess Federation (FSHR).
Other sports federations for which a working group has been formed on this subject, especially football, are also mentioned about moving to Asia.
Formerly Dmitry Peskov Appreciated the FSR’s transition to Asia.