Stanislav Pozdnyakov, President of the Russian Olympic Committee, telegraph channel He commented on the information that the representatives of Russia and Belarus at the 2023 Asian Games will act in neutral status without flags and other national symbols. They will also not qualify for competition medals.
“The OCA representative’s statement on the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to the Asian Games is reminiscent of the March recommendations of the IOC, and after several months not many practical decisions have been made.
At the moment, the PRC has not received any invitations to participate in the Asian Games, and without it there is no point in considering and discussing any hypothetical options, ”Wrote Pozdnyakov.
It was noted that the results of the Russians and Belarusians will be counted in the qualifiers for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
The Asian Games will be held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, China.
At the meeting of the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), held on March 28, it was recommended that Russians and Belarusians be allowed to participate in competitions with neutral status, if the athletes do not actively support the retention of the CBO. on the territory of Ukraine.
At the end of February 2022, the IOC issued a call to international sports federations, advising them not to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in any competitions.
Previously in the State Duma suggested legally prohibit the return of Russian citizenship to Russians who have replaced the national team.