Alexander Karelin, Member of the Federation Council Committee on International Relations of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, three-time Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling, in a comment to socialbites.ca, explained under what conditions Russian athletes should compete. The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in Paris.
“I believe that Russian athletes who have won Olympic licenses, who have been subjected to a number of unacceptable demands that are discriminatory and biased, should participate in the Olympic Games in Paris if this is not accompanied by demands to renounce citizenship from our state, our victorious history, lack of common sense and violate ethical standards.” It is not accompanied by additional requirements.
I believe that this decision on participation should be taken jointly by the Ministry of Sports, the Russian Olympic Committee and sports federations.
Yes, we were deprived of a very important competitive practice. Yes, hostile people are developing equipment for our athletes and dealing with accommodation problems. However, licensees must participate in the Games and make every effort to demonstrate our best qualities, including the desire to win,” Karelin 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. However, in December, the IOC allowed Russia and Belarus to participate in the 2024 Olympics with neutral status.
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. Russian athletes who rank well in their own disciplines will be allowed to compete.
Previously at IOC said About the security of the head of the Bach organization.