Sports commentator Dmitry Guberniev criticized the president of the Russian Ski Racing Federation, Elena Vyalbe: who declaredHe said he would not support Russian athletes in the 2024 Olympics if they perform in a neutral status. He shared his opinion with him “Soviet sport”.
“Elena Valerievna makes strange statements. So biathletes “have no family.” It seems like he’s against Russian sports in general, which is taking him in the wrong direction at this juncture.
You know, some above say: “Elena Valerievna is a mother.” But it seems to me, Elena Valerievna, maybe you are a stepmother? If I were him, I wouldn’t make such statements. Everything he says falls under the heading of “both laughter and sin.”
Everyone who truly loves their country, not just in words, will wish success to Russian sports and to our athletes who will compete in the Paris Olympics in any way possible. Because these are our athletes,” said the TV presenter.
Following the start of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended in February 2022 that international federations ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from competitions. The decision to participate in the 2024 Games was announced in December 2023.
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 Summer Olympic Games will be held in Paris from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
Previously Vyalbe denied Think of Russian skiers and biathletes as one family.