Valentina Rodionenko, senior coach of the Russian artistic gymnastics team, in an interview “Match TV” He stated that Russian athletes will not compete in competitions under the auspices of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) on their own terms.
The FIG has allocated three men’s and women’s quotas for neutral Russian athletes at the 2024 World Cup stages.
“We do not agree to participate in these tournaments unless the conditions attached to neutral status change. These conditions are destroying us. Athletes in law enforcement agencies, Dynamo, CSKA and the army are not allowed, even if they have military service. They made us a flag, naturally, without our symbols. There are many humiliating demands,” Rodionenko said.
On December 8, it was learned that Russians could go to the 2024 Olympics with neutral status. The IOC said Russian athletes will be required to sign updated conditions of participation, which include a commitment to respect the Olympic Charter, including the “peaceful mission of the Olympic movement”. Russian athletes who rank well in their own disciplines will be allowed to compete.
Previously Dmitry Guberniev in the name Do not call neutral athletes in Russia enemies of the people.