Irina Viner, President of the All-Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation (VFCG), commented on the news about the possible participation of the Russians in the 2023 Asian Games. Transmits words “Sport Express”.
“Nothing is known yet. In which status the athletes will perform, how will they be selected. And if elected, will they participate in the Olympics? I don’t believe it,” Viner said.
The Asian Games will be held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, China. It was reported by Insidethegames on July 8 that Russians and Belarusians will be included in the tournament.
At the end of February 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued a call to international sports federations and recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes not be allowed to participate in any competitions.
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.
Previously at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs declarationmost countries are tired of discrimination against Russian athletes.