Associated Press: about 30 countries sent a letter to the IOC against the admission of Russians to tournaments
About 30 countries sent a letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) against the return of Russian athletes to tournaments. It is reported by the Associated Press.
The United States, Great Britain, Germany and France joined the appeal. It is clarified that the position on the admission of Russians will not change until the criteria for the neutrality of athletes to participate in competitions are established. “The condition of the IOC is not to identify itself with a particular country. However, athletes receive direct financial support from their countries, unlike, for example, professional tennis players,” the statement said.
The letter recalled that the common position of countries has always been the inadmissibility of discrimination based on nationality. However, ties between Russian athletes and the Russian military are a source of concern.
The IOC is considering the possibility of admitting Russians to the 2024 Games in a neutral status, but a final decision on this issue has not been made. Competitions in Paris should be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
Source: Lenta
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