Former world boxing champion State Duma deputy Nikolai Valuev telegram channel He noted that Thomas Bach had long expressed a desire not to see Russians at the Olympic Games in Paris.
“If you look at the dynamics of all the applications of Thomas Bach and others like him, it has long been clear that their ultimate desire, which has long been confirmed, was that the Russians should not come to the Olympic Games at all. This is all complete nonsense. There is no one waiting for us there. Let me remind you that all restrictions remain in force and their implementation was impossible in advance, the election time has irrevocably passed or has already passed. All. Valuev wrote that it is time to take off the rose-colored glasses.
At the International Olympic Committee on December 13 named The exact number of participants from Russia who can go to the Games in Paris.
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 disciplines will be allowed to compete.
Previously in the USA named The admission of Russians to the Olympic Games is a slap in the face.