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A stab in the back for the Polish initiative.  Allies break out

A stab in the back for the Polish initiative. Allies break out

Last week, the IOC outlined a multi-stage plan for the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the 2024 Summer Games in Paris and the 2026 Winter Games in Milan, arguing that “no athlete should be held back just because of a passport.” Such a solution did not appeal to, among others, . Now Estonia has separated from them, announcing that it does not intend to boycott the Games.

Estonia will not boycott the Games. “It’s useless”

“Boycotts have never led to anything,” Estonian Olympic committee chairman Urmas Soirumaa told err.ee. This means that the Estonians will probably perform in Paris even if the Russians and Belarusians are allowed to start.

Kamil Bortniczuk is of a different opinion, who believes that allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus is unacceptable. – Allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in the Olympic Games in Paris may lead to a mass boycott and make the Games pointless – said the Polish sports minister.

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Bortnichuk’s words caused a storm in Russia. He referred to them, among others Dimitry Swiszczow, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Physical Culture and Sport. – I see that the Russophobic lobby has already raised a squeak. Some federations announce a boycott of events with our participation. Therefore, a firm and consistent position of the IOC is now very important. So that everyone finally understands that sportsmen in any country should not be associated with politics, he said.

The start of athletes from Russia and Belarus at the next Olympic Games seems to be getting closer. The IOC wants them to start under a neutral flag, and this solution is also supported by the UN. The Games will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.

Source: Sport.PL

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