Dmitry Vasiliev, a two-time Olympic champion in biathlon, critically evaluated the words of Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who said during a trip to Kiev that neither Russians nor Belarusians would be welcome at the 2024 Summer Olympics, and stated that this was not within his field. responsibility. His words guide the way RIA News.
“He only represents the field of the Olympic Games and who he invites is not his responsibility, but the International Olympic Committee. This is ordinary populism, trying to attract attention to itself,” Vasiliev said.
On March 29, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said that the discussion on the admission of athletes from Russia to the Olympic Games has been completed, and the Russian and Ukrainian sides have abandoned the idea of boycotting the Olympics. Olympics.
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. Athletes from Russia and Belarus will not compete in the medal count.
Previously at OKR accused The IOC is boycotting Russian athletes.