Honorary President of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Leonid Tyagachev stated that it is difficult to decide on the participation of Russian athletes in the Paris Games. His words are quoted RIA News.
“Only one person can decide this. But no one will be able to tell the athletes please do not go or not to go anymore. This issue is now being discussed in every sports federation. But no one acts as Wiener said: “We do not need such an Olympics.” This is the most important and most respected Even our people can’t say it. And he doesn’t say it,” Tyagachev said.
At the end of February 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) appealed to international sports federations, recommending that Russian and Belarusian athletes not be allowed to participate in any competitions.
The IOC said Russian athletes will be required to sign updated conditions 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.
Previously in the Kremlin explained The situation regarding Russia’s possible participation in the 2024 Olympics.
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Source: Gazeta
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