Russian Wrestling Federation President Mikhail Mamiashvili in his statements Sports24 He criticized the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
“Today there is a sect called the IOC. Previously, it was the International Olympic Committee that had a charter. And today this sect is subject to complete political pressure. Politicians give all kinds of advice to athletes: say this, don’t say that, don’t wear that. There is nothing like this in the IOC charter,” Mamiashvili said.
On December 8, the International Olympic Committee allowed athletes from Russia to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games 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 disciplines will be allowed to compete.
Previously IOC reduced Number of Russians accepted to the Olympics.