Alexander Popov, four-time Olympic swimming champion and honorary member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in an interview TASS He stated that Russia should return to participate in the Games on its own terms.
According to him, you cannot allow yourself to continue being manipulated.
“We should only return to international competitions on our own terms, with a flag, an anthem and other national equipment. It’s either that way or nothing. We must have a clear stance on this.
Popov said the IOC should apologize for our suspension.
The IOC refused to send Russia an invitation to the Olympic Games in Paris until 26 July 2023, the deadline set for this.
The decision on Russian participation in the 2024 Games has been postponed indefinitely. At the IOC press conference, Bach said the decision would be made “at the latest one year before the Olympics.”
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