Stanislav Pozdnyakov, President of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), telegram channel He said Russia will continue its preparations for the 2024 Summer Olympics to be held in Paris, despite the International Olympic Committee’s recommendations to exclude Russians and Belarusians from international competitions.
“Despite all the circumstances, the ROC is a full member of the Olympic movement. “We continue to prepare for the Games and at the same time work to ensure the qualifications and equal presence of our athletes in the Olympic Village and its facilities, their participation in events during the Games,” Pozdnyakov said.
The Paris Olympic Games will be held from 26 July to 11 August 2024.
Recall that at the end of February, the IOC addressed international sports federations and advised not to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in any competitions. Later, IOC member Craig Reedy announced that the Russian team’s chances of qualifying for the 2024 Olympics are slim.
Former Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Physical Culture and Sport Dmitry Svishchev declarationHe said Parisians should refuse to host the 2024 Olympic Games.