President of the Russian Cross-Country Ski Federation (FLGR) Elena Vyalbe is confident that no Russian athletes will participate in the Olympic Games in Paris. stated that “Match TV”.
“I have said this many times: Thank you to the IOC for doing everything in its power to make sure that our young athletes do not have a chance. Some of the young people may still hesitate and decide to leave. And with what kind of eyes would they come back? They would definitely be enemies of the whole country. But now no one should go “There’s no chance. I’m very grateful to the IOC for that. I don’t think there will be any Russians there,” Vyalbe said.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) had previously announced six quotas for Russians to compete in the Olympic Games. The organization said Russian athletes will be required to sign updated terms 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.
The Paris Olympics start in July 2024.
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