Two-time Olympic champion in biathlon Dmitry Vasiliev said that Thomas Bach, the current president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), will go down in history as the destroyer of the Olympic movement. His words guide the way “Sports Express”.
“Bach proposed that all international federations expel all Russian athletes from all sports. And now he falsely, hypocritically claims that athletes should not be held accountable for the actions of their governments. But it is clear that he is a hypocrite and a common liar,” Vasiliev said.
Bach, athletes transport They take responsibility for the actions of their governments and national Olympic committees.
On February 28, the International Olympic Committee called on international sports federations to recommend that domestic and Belarusian athletes not be allowed to participate in any competitions. In addition, many competitions in which foreign athletes participated were moved from Russia.
Olivier Niggli, Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), said at the organization’s board of directors meeting held in Montreal, Canada on November 17 that Russia should not host the 2024 World Friendship Games. It is scheduled to be held a month after the end of the Olympic Games in Paris. The official noted that the upcoming competitions will have nothing to do with world sports. Previously, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had warned athletes not to participate in the Friendship Games, saying it was against Olympic values and the unity of the Olympic family.
The World Friendship Games will be held in Moscow and Yekaterinburg from 15 to 29 September 2024. This is the first multi-sport competition to include performances in all 25 Summer Olympic and non-Olympic sports.
Previously IOC accused Double standards are applied due to the statement made in the background of Russia’s suspension decision.