Irina Viner, President of the All-Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation, stated that the upcoming Friendship Games will not be an alternative to the 2024 Olympic Games and explained why the holding of the tournament in Russia makes the International Olympic Committee (IOC) nervous. His words lead the way RIA News.
“Our country gave everyone the opportunity to participate in the Friendship Games with the same conditions and the same prize fund as in the Olympic Games. All gold and silver medals will consist of gold and silver. That’s why IOC is worried that it will be a political competition. But the Friendship Games will not be political or alternative competitions,” Wiener said.
The World Friendship Games are planned to be held in Russia in 2024. It will take place in Moscow and Yekaterinburg from September 15 to September 29, 2024. This is the first multi-sport competition to include performances in all 25 Summer Olympic and non-Olympic sports.
On December 8, the International Olympic Committee allowed athletes from Russia to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games with neutral status.
It was initially reported that eight Russians and three Belarusians received licenses for the Games, but on December 13 the IOC press service corrected this data. Now the organization’s website says that six Russian and five Belarusian athletes have won quotas for the Olympics. In the same message, the IOC emphasized that “no flags, anthems or any symbols of Russia or Belarus will be flown at the Olympic Games” and “no government officials from Russia or Belarus will be invited to the Games.”
Former Olympic champion accepted The IOC has expired.
Source: Gazeta
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