Dmitry Svishchev, a member of the State Duma Committee on Physical Culture and Sports, said that swimming in the “moat” that the Seine River has turned into is dangerous. His words are a guide “Sports Express”.
“We must face the truth and cancel the competition. A miracle will not happen, it must be done for the health of the athletes. The French promises that they will prepare the Seine for the start remained promises. There, in the moat that the river has now turned into, swimming is not only impossible, but also dangerous,” Svishchev said.
On July 29, the second training swim for triathletes at the 2024 Olympics was cancelled due to poor water quality in the Seine River.
The Olympic Games began on July 26, with competitions lasting until August 11. The opening ceremony took place on the Seine River on the 26th. Russian athletes, who are participating in the Summer Olympics as neutrals, did not attend the ceremony.
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Source: Gazeta
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