Yuri Borodavko, coach of the Russian national ski team, appreciated the new recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding the return of Russian athletes to tournaments.
“Each federation will consider the eligibility criteria for our athletes. Maybe they can be alleviated somehow.
The IOC imposes humiliating conditions. This should hurt the pride of any athlete. Still, they are patriots and want to speak for their country rather than on the terms put forward by the IOC. I do not know what sports deviants you need to be to be recognized by athletes and fulfill such conditions, ”explains Borodavko. sports24.
Recall that in the spring the International Ski Federation (FIS) decided to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions until the end of last season. On October 22, this decision was extended for the 2022/23 season.
At a meeting of the IOC executive committee on March 28, it was recommended to allow the Russians to have a neutral status, if the athletes were not actively engaged in supporting hostilities. Athletes representing law enforcement and armed forces will not be allowed to compete.
formerly Teresa Johaug He admitted that he felt sorry for the Russian skiers.