Larisa Latynina, a nine-time Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics, said that Russian athletes should not accept the conditions of admission to competitions recommended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
“I don’t think such terms should be agreed upon. Participation in competitions under your own flag is mandatory. You just have to speak on behalf of your country!” – Quotes Latynina’s words DEA News.
It should be recalled that at the meeting of the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee on March 28, the issue of admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions was discussed.
The organization recommended that the Russians be allowed to remain in a neutral status if the athletes did not actively support the war. Athletes representing law enforcement and armed forces will not be allowed to compete.
Former President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko emotionally reacted On the new recommendations of the IOC on the admission of Belarusian and Russian athletes.