Poland will form a coalition of 36 countries against the admission of Russia to international competitions
Poland will form a coalition of 36 countries against the admission of Russia to international competitions. The words of the Minister of Sports and Tourism of the country Kamil Bortnichuk are quoted by RMF FM.
“We are in the process of formulating the position of 36 states, and on May 15, at the Council of the European Union for Sports, we plan to adopt a declaration that will very clearly and transparently protest against the return of Russians and Belarusians to international arenas,” he said.
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. In some disciplines, such as motorsport, cycling, tennis, boxing, MMA and chess, Russians play in a neutral status.
Source: Lenta
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