Elena Vyalbe said that the performance under a neutral flag will cause hatred of the fans
The head of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR), Elena Vyalbe, spoke about the consequences of the performance of Russians in tournaments under a neutral flag. Her words leads “Championship”.
“If we now go to the Olympic Games under a neutral flag, then we will cause a certain hatred, escalation and indignation on the part of our fans. This will lead to a split in society,” she said. Vyalbe stressed that she would not tell any athlete that he should compete at the Olympics, no matter what.
On March 28, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that Belarusians and Russians who did not support the special operation in Ukraine be allowed to compete in a neutral status. At the same time, athletes from Russia and Belarus associated with the armed forces or security agencies of their countries are recommended to be suspended from participating in tournaments.
At the end of February 2022, most sports organizations suspended the national teams of Russia and Belarus on the recommendation of the IOC. The decision on the participation of representatives of these countries in the 2024 Olympic Games has not yet been made.
Source: Lenta
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