The President of the Polish Ski Association, Adam Malysh, criticized the latest recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding the admission of Russians and Belarusians to the tournaments.
“Whether they are under a neutral flag or not, they are still Russians and Belarusians. They make fun of us. I can’t even imagine that athletes from these countries will come to Poland. The IOC should consider this based on the safety of the spectators.
The FIS and IOC want athletes to compete in international tournaments at all costs. “I don’t know why the IOC is ignoring the talk of many countries against the Russian return to the Olympics,” Malysh said. sports facts.
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.
Norwegian former tennis player Kasper Ruud supported the return of the Russians.