Paralympic swimming champion Andrei Nikolaev says he is happy to compete at the 2024 Paralympics, even in a neutral situation. His words lead the way “Match TV”.
“I am glad that they let us prove ourselves. Whether we perform with or without the flag, everyone knows us on the international stage. When we go up to the podium, the anthem will play inside us. First of all, I am going as an athlete,” Nikolaev said.
August 20, the first group of Russians gone We’re going to Paris for the 2024 Paralympic Games.
On March 6, the IPC published criteria under which Russian Paralympians would be allowed to compete at the Games only with neutral status. Russian athletes will not be able to attend the opening and closing ceremonies and their medals will not count towards the standings.
Formerly Chairman of the National Committee of Sports for the Disabled of Ukraine criticized Acceptance of Russians to the Paralympics.