Three-time Olympic champion in figure skating and State Duma deputy Irina Rodnina believes that interest in the 2024 Olympics among Russians will decrease. stated that Sports24.
“It is clear that the Paris Games will not be the number one agenda of the Russians as it was before. After such treatment and pressure from the IOC, many may be uncomfortable seeing the small number of neutral Russian athletes.
Of course, one way or another, people will support our people, but the attitude of Russians towards the Games has changed greatly for the worse. Therefore, we should not expect these Olympics to arouse great interest in Russia,” Rodnina said.
In December 2023, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allowed Russia and Belarus to participate in the 2024 Olympics with neutral status. It was also noted that they should not support the SVO or have connections with military organizations. Athletes can only compete in individual programs, they are prohibited from participating in team tournaments.
The games will start in July 2024. Russians are prohibited from attending the opening ceremony.
Previously at IOC made a statement About security at the Olympics after the terrorist attack in Çiğdem.