Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev criticized the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for not allowing Russian athletes to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. His words guide the way TASS.
According to him, such actions are unacceptable.
“This is an absolutely disgusting story that characterizes the code of ethics that prevails at the IOC. International sport is in crisis. Sports is business, politics and in some cases crime. Medvedev said that we should remember this when deciding whether to participate in competitions.
At the end of February 2022, the IOC issued a call to international sports federations and recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes not be allowed to participate in any competitions.
At the meeting of the IOC Executive Committee on March 28, 2023, it was proposed to allow the Russians to remain in neutral status if the athletes are not actively involved in supporting military operations.
Previously with the Russian Olympic Committee said About the prospects for participation in the Games in Paris.