President of the Russian Fencing Federation, Ilgar Mammadov, spoke about whether Russian athletes can participate in the Olympic Games under the current admission conditions.
The upcoming Summer Olympics will be held in Paris from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
“Is there any hope of going to the Olympics? No, with these conditions – no. None. Or you should sell your soul to the devil and go to Paris. Or stay a normal person, ”quotes Mammadov “Sports Express”.
It should be recalled that at the meeting of the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) 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.
Formerly at the IOC announcedWhy the decision on the admission of Russians to tournaments will be made by the international federations.
Source: Gazeta
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