Georgian boxer Lasha Guruli in an interview Inside the Game He stated that Russian representatives offered him not to participate in the final fight of the 2024 European Championship against Tarkhan Idigov.
According to him, the Russians offered him a large sum of money.
“I will tell you exactly this after the Olympics. Now I can only say that we were offered a lot of money. They didn’t want me in the ring. When they were rejected, they said they would do their best to win this fight,” said Guruli.
In the spring of 2022, many international sports organizations suspended the Russians from tournaments.
To participate in the Games, Russian athletes will need to sign updated conditions of participation, which include a commitment to respect the Olympic Charter, including the “peaceful mission of the Olympic movement.” Athletes from Russia and Belarus will not compete in the medal count. They also need to meet the necessary conditions to participate in the 2024 Olympics.
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Source: Gazeta
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