Five-time world champion in rhythmic gymnastics Yana Batyrshina disagreed with Irina Viner, President of the All-Russian Federation of Rhythmic Gymnastics (VFKhG), who opposed the participation of Russians in the Olympics. RIA News.
“I do not support Wiener’s idea. I think we need to go. If the athlete, coach and federation are ready and there is no ban, then it is necessary. I am against athletes going to the Games being called traitors,” Batyrshina said.
At the end of February 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued a call to international sports federations and recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes not be allowed to participate in any competitions. At the end of 2023, the organization decided to accept Russians and Belarusians as neutral athletes. To participate, they must meet a number of requirements and be qualified.
The Summer Olympic Games will be held in Paris. The opening ceremony will take place on July 26, 2024. The games will end on August 11.
Previously, the Russian tennis player need Suspended due to St. George ribbon.
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