Sebastian Coe, President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (World Athletics), spoke about the removal of the Russians. His words guide the way Sport.
“I did not make this decision alone. During the doping scandal, we found a way to separate clean athletes from the clearly flawed system. We will need to find a way to bring them back when necessary,” Coe said.
On October 28, at the meeting with Olga Saladukha, Chairman of the Ukrainian High Achievement Sports and Sports Activities Subcommittee, statedThis will not allow Russian participation even in a neutral status.
The current president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, will not participate in the elections for the president of the organization to be held in March 2025.
16 September reportedIt was stated that those competing for the IOC presidency are World Athletics President Sebastian Coe, IOC Vice President Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., Zimbabwe Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry, Jordan National Olympic Committee President Faisal bin Hussein and International Gymnastics President. Federation Morinari Watanabe, International Cycling Union head of sport David Lapartian and International Ski and Snowboard Federation President Johan Elias.
Previously Irina Viner appreciated Chances of a Russian being nominated for the IOC presidency.