Maria Zakharova called on the IOC to abandon double standards and return the Russians
Official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova assessed the sanctions against Russian and Belarusian athletes. Her words are quoted by TASS.
Zakharova called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to restore the rights of athletes from Russia and Belarus and return them to tournaments. “The Russian Federation resolutely demands that the IOC abandon double standards,” she said.
On November 1, the IOC spoke out about the conflict between Israel and Palestine. “The IOC adheres to the principle of individual responsibility. Athletes cannot be held responsible for the actions of their governments,” a representative of the NRK organization reported, citing the DPA.
On March 28, the IOC recommended that Belarusians and Russians who did not support the special operation in Ukraine be allowed to compete in 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 excluded from participation in competitions.
Source: Lenta
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