The head of the All-Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation (VFCG) and head coach of the Russian national team Irina Viner shared her views on the possible participation of domestic athletes in international competitions under a neutral flag.
If they offer to perform under a neutral flag, we must perform. We’ve already done it. Do some people think this is a betrayal? “Dry theory, man, but the tree of life is green.” Athletes must compete in all situations. If they do not allow, we will compete in other competitions. Still, everything will be fine for us, ”said Wiener. DEA News.
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.
Stanislav Pozdnyakov, former president of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) gave an opinionThat the IOC will review the latest requirements.