The President of the All-Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation (VFCG) Irina Viner expressed on Channel One the opinion that athletes from Russia will not be allowed to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games.
“I do not believe that athletes will compete in these sports in the Olympics. I know they allow fencing, but Germany immediately canceled the competition. The IOC tries to ensure that there are no restrictions for gymnasts and other athletes to compete for them. But I think there will be conditions that they will not be able to fulfill. For example, a performance in a refugee team,” Wiener said.
Recall that at the end of February 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) made a call to international sports federations and recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes not be allowed to participate in any competitions.
At a meeting of the IOC executive committee on March 28, it was recommended that the Russians be allowed a neutral status if the athletes did not actively support the hostilities. Athletes representing law enforcement and armed forces will not be allowed to compete.
Former Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin declarationAthletes and coaches from the new regions of Russia will be able to create their own federations, assign categories, receive payments and preferences.