Emelianenko said that there was a split in the International MMA Federation due to the ban of Russians
Russian fighter Fedor Emelianenko spoke about the split in the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) due to discussions about the possible cancellation of the ban on Russians. The words of the athlete leads TASS.
“The trouble is that the leadership of the federation is inclined to refrain from our return. But most [федераций] after all, for the return of the Russians, ”said Emelianenko. He added that negotiations on the admission of the national team to tournaments are ongoing.
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 participation in the starts.
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 Olympics has not yet been made.
Source: Lenta
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