Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director Sergei Naryshkin said there are concerns in the United States about ineffective efforts to isolate Russia in sports. His words are quoted RIA News.
“According to the information received by the service, the US administration is seriously concerned about the failure of its campaign to supposedly isolate Russia in elite sports,” said SE Naryshkin, director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service.
It was noted that international sports federations were reluctant to take into account the US’s stance on preventing Russians from participating in competitions.
On February 28, 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) appealed to international sports federations, recommending that domestic and Belarusian athletes not be allowed to participate in any competitions. In addition, many competitions in which foreign athletes participated were moved from Russia.
In September 2024, the World Friendship Games will be held in Moscow and Yekaterinburg. This is the first multi-sport competition to include performances in all 25 Summer Olympic and non-Olympic sports.
Previously Russian athlete acceptedHe said that he wanted to get involved in a provocation abroad.