Vladimir Salnikov, President of the All-Russian Swimming Federation (VFPU), described the requirements of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the admission of Russian athletes as impossible.
“The conditions of the IOC are absolutely not possible. Many countries, including those in Europe, have expressed their hostile stance. It is possible that the World Cup will be boycotted by several countries, and this is serious, including financial ones for the International Swimming Federation (FINA). may result in losses.
To some extent, FINA needs to pause in its decision-making process to calm down and analyze something. FINA, on the other hand, has postponed the Youth World Cup 2022 and the Integrated World Cup, which should be held in 2025 in our country.
Their refusal is unprofitable, and postponing the decision until June speaks of the interest in our country. Because we are talking about the return of funds already invested in education, and they are reasonable, ”says Salnikov DEA News.
Recall that at the end of February 2022, the International Olympic Committee made an appeal to international sports federations and advised not to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes 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 German Interior Minister Nancy Feather threatening Refusal to issue visas to Russian athletes.