Russian President Vladimir Putin shared his views on the problems of modern sport. TASS.
“The main problems of modern elite sport are related to the excessive commercialization of sport. Therefore, it is both corruption and political dependence,” he said.
Putin also noted that the situation in international sports will change as the multipolarity of the modern world gets stronger.
“It will change for the better. In any case, I really hope so,” he added.
At a meeting of the executive committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on March 28, it was recommended that the Russians be allowed to have a neutral status, if the athletes are not actively engaged in supporting hostilities. Athletes representing law enforcement and armed forces will not be allowed to compete.
Elena Vyalbe, former president of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR) saidHe said that the International Ski Federation (FIS) asked the Russians not to come to the organization’s meeting.