IOC head Bach: it’s too early to talk about the consequences for Russia due to the Friendship Games
President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach made a statement about holding the Friendship Games by Russia. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti.
Bach said that it is too early to talk about the consequences for Moscow due to the organization of the competition. He emphasized that he had only heard about plans to organize the Friendship Games from the Russian government. “They must comply with the rules of sports organizations,” the head of the IOC concluded.
On November 15, it became known that the IOC recommended that National Olympic Committees (NOCs) ignore the Friendship Games in Russia. In their opinion, participation in competitions contradicts the sanctions imposed on Russian sports.
On October 19, the tournament was decided to be held by Russian President Vladimir Putin. It was noted that this decision was made in order to ensure guaranteed free access for Russian athletes and sports organizations to international sports activities. The tournament is expected to be held in Moscow and Yekaterinburg from September 15 to 29, 2024.
Source: Lenta
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