Dmitry Svishchev, Chairman of the Physical Culture and Sports Committee of the Russian State Duma, said that Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo should welcome every athlete with open arms at the 2024 Games. His words are quoted “Sports Express”.
“How can we evaluate this stupid statement of the mayor of Paris? Apparently, he is afraid of provocation because there are security problems in the city. Although Hidalgo and French President Macron had previously stated that they were expecting all athletes from different countries. Paris mayor Hidalgo should not discuss this issue; should welcome an athlete from every country with open arms,” said Svishchev.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has previously admitted that she would prefer Russian athletes not come to the Games in the summer of 2024.
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.
To qualify for the Games, Russian athletes will have to sign updated conditions of participation that include a commitment to respect the Olympic Charter, including the “peaceful mission of the Olympic movement”, the IOC said.
Formerly in the State Duma statedThe IOC and French president Macron will be blackmailed by the Russians.