Matytsin said that Russian athletes will not sign declarations condemning the SVO
Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin spoke about the requirements of international organizations for Russian athletes to sign a “declaration of neutrality.” His words are quoted by RIA Novosti.
“There is a red line – no one will sign any declarations condemning the SVO and so on,” the minister said. He stressed that Russian athletes would not take part in tournaments under such conditions.
On March 31, the UK Lawn Tennis Association, which organizes Wimbledon, allowed Russian and Belarusian tennis players who signed a “declaration of neutrality” to participate in the 2023 tournament. Later, information appeared that the athletes agreed to this condition.
On March 28, the International Olympic Committee 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.
Source: Lenta
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