Vlad Marinescu, Director General of the International Judo Federation (IJF), explained the reasons for the admission of Russian athletes to international tournaments.
“Let’s not forget that we are approaching the Olympic Games. Qualification started. It is unfair that many athletes do not qualify. Qualification started in Mongolia last year. I am sorry that Ukrainian athletes cannot participate. I want to emphasize that we are against discrimination. This is a sport and there is no place for politics here,” Marinescu said. Inside the Games.
Recall that at the end of April, the IJF allowed athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in international competitions in neutral status. 17 Russian judokas will take the stage at the World Championships. They went through a background check on supporting the NWO. Eight Russians were denied.
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.
Formerly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation stated that most countries support Russia’s return to world sport.